Distribution Manager jobs in Georgia
Distribution Manager manages and deploys the operational strategy, business processes, and systems for overall distribution operations, including order fulfillment, warehousing, inventory management, and transportation. Communicates and monitors production measurement metrics and sets performance targets at the team and individual level for all distribution-related functions that align with company objectives and are within regulatory guidelines. Being a Distribution Manager utilizes data-driven analytical tools and systems to continuously monitor operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop optimization strategies. Troubleshoots and resolves escalated operational issues. Additionally, Distribution Manager ensures all operations adhere to industry safety protocols and comply with OSHA, DOT, or other governmental regulations. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Distribution Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Distribution Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Operations Manager
- BGDC Distribution
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Forest, GA
FULL_TIME
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ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibility:
Responsible for supporting the direction, coordination, and evaluation of product movement and customer service. Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems by performing the duties through subordinate supervisors.
Essential Functions:
- Ensure budgeted revenues, expenses, and targets are met.
- Ensure sales and business development initiatives are met.
- Monitor, document and improve the procedures and KPI’s related to all aspects of product handling and customer service.
- Work with General Manager to develop annual facility budgets.
- Perform regular inspections of work areas to ensure compliance with food safety and occupational safety laws and guidelines are followed.
- Set and achieve housekeeping standards that are a model of orderliness and cleanliness and meet standards and procedures for maintenance related functions.
- Model best safety practices in the industry to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.
- Set and meet claims targets and ensure the security of the facility(s).
- Build positive relationships with customers.
- Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; scheduling, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conducting staff meetings; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Submit various required and defined reports on a timely basis.
- Maintain operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling, and disposition of merchandise, and keeping of warehouse inventory. Meet quality control standards for perishables.
- Coordinates activities of distribution warehouse with activities of sales, record control, and purchasing departments to ensure availability of merchandise.
- Directs reclamation of damaged merchandise.
- Assign projects within scope of responsibility.
- Recruit, hire, train, appraise, and coach supervisor-level team members.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws.
- Monitor progress towards department goals. Provide reports.
- Review orders or schedules to ascertain product data.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, as well as all Federal, State and Local OSHA regulations.
- Prepare operational schedules and coordinate activities. Establish priorities and sequences for products.
- Provide a safe work environment through personal actions. Identify any safety concerns, as well as cost saving opportunities. Conduct quarterly safety training.
- Inspect machines and equipment. Review operating reports. Resolve operational / maintenance issues.
- Develop and/or revise standard operational and working practices. Observe workers to ensure compliance.
- Ensure compliance with all transportation and safety regulations.
- Manage the site sanitation program.
- Report on-the-job injuries and accidents. Facilitate modified duty assignments.
- Other duties as requested.
Qualifications- 5 years supervisory experience
- Associate's Degree (A.A.) preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to manage supervisors and employees.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with variety of individuals
- Ability to reason, negotiate, instruct, persuade, or speak with others;
- Ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and judgment in communicating with staff.
- Willingness to develop a mentoring relationship in order to contribute experience, skills, and wisdom to subordinate employees for their development.
- Receptive to management development suggestions and willing to seek additional knowledge to facilitate job growth.
- Must have strong relationship skills, be able to provide and model leadership behaviors including the ability to defuse conflict. Relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with others without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to interpret HR regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
- Ability to solve complex problems.
- Must have very strong customer service orientation with high sense of urgency in meeting objectives and deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Proficient with WMS and RF.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
- Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
- Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
- Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
- May require travel by automobile and airplane up for business
- May require a visit facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing
- May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds
- Requires the use of various electronic tools
- Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
- Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management
- 16 Days Ago
General Manager
- BGDC Distribution
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Forest, GA
FULL_TIME
- Summary: Under the direction of the Vice President of Operations, the General Manager is responsible for the management of all warehouse functions, including operations, transportation, personnel, and...
- 11 Days Ago
Marketing Manager
- AMS DISTRIBUTION
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Norcross, GA
FULL_TIME
- Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Marketing Manager to join our team. As the Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies...
- 24 Days Ago
Customer Service Manager
- BGDC Distribution
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Forest, GA
FULL_TIME
- Summary: Under supervision from the Assistant General Manager, the Customer Service Manager will oversee the respond to inquiries, complaints and customer concerns. They will be the liaison between th...
- 15 Days Ago
Yard/Dock Manager
- BGDC Distribution
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Forest, GA
FULL_TIME
- Summary: Manages Yard Supervisors in multiple functions and/or shifts in the Salvage Dock and Yard by performing the following duties. Essential Functions: Ensure smooth operation of Salvage Dock and ...
- 20 Days Ago
Distribution Manager
- Fine Fettle
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Macon, GA
FULL_TIME
- Come Join Our Fine Fettle Family! We are Fine Fettle, and we are growing to bring important medication to the patients of Georgia. We would love to hear from you! About the Company: Fine Fettle is a l...
- 1 Month Ago
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Distribution Manager
- ULINE
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Distribution Manager
- J.Crew
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Asheville, NC
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Distribution Manager
- Sage Parts
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Fountain Inn, SC
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- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Distribution Manager
- Jacuzzi Group
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Valdosta, GA
- POSITION SUMMARY The Jacuzzi Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Distribution Manager responsible for ef...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Distribution Manager
- Ventura Foods
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Ontario, CA
- Location: Ontario, CA Exemption: Exempt Shift: First OUR COMPANY: Ventura Foods is a leading global manufacturer of bran...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Distribution Manager
- Berger Transfer & Storage
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Saint Paul, MN
- Job Description Job Description Description:Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc is growing and that means new career opportun...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Distribution Manager
- J.crew
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Asheville, NC
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Distribution Manager
- Sage Parts
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Fountain Inn, SC
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About Georgia
Georgia is a state in the Southeastern United States.Beginning from the Atlantic Ocean, the state's eastern border with South Carolina runs up the Savannah River, northwest to its origin at the confluence of the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. It then continues up the Tugaloo (originally Tugalo) and into the Chattooga River, its most significant tributary. These bounds were decided in the 1797 Treaty of Beaufort, and tested in the U.S. Supreme Court in the two Georgia v. South Carolina cases in 1923 and 1989.
The border then takes a sharp turn around the tip of Rabun County, at latitude 35°N, thou...
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$92,157 to $134,157
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