Director of Distribution
- SMI Schnuck Markets Inc.
- 70 Supply Chain
- 8mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
JOB SUMMARY
Direct and manage the Bridgeton warehouse operations, transportation and fleet maintenance operations. Responsible for efficient, reliable and accurate performance of the foregoing operations. Responsible for budget performance for transportation, fleet maintenance and Bridgeton warehouse P&Ls, as well as people leadership of all teammates falling under these operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the receipt, management and shipment of products from the Schnucks operated warehouse. Provides the overall coordination of activities and directs these activities for the Manager and Supervisor. Creates and/ or authorizes all Standard Operating Procedures in the facility. Ensures training is completed and remains up-to-date on these procedures.
Responsible for the shipment of product via Schnucks’ fleet to Schnucks stores and the maintenance of the fleet. Provides overall coordination of activities and directs these activities for the Managers. Creates and/ or authorizes all Standard Operating Procedures in the transportation and fleet maintenance groups. Ensures training is completed and remains up-to-date on these procedures.
Establishes, maintains and promotes good relations with employees while also maintaining productivity, attendance and general order required for operations of three work groups. Facilitates all union discussions and negotiates union contracts for warehouse, transportation and fleet maintenance work groups.
Responsible for providing a safe working environment for teammates. Maintains training on safe procedures and practices and enforcement of these procedures and practices. Maintains relationship with the safety department, and incorporates safety recommendations into work, as appropriate.
Creates budgets for warehouse, transportation and fleet maintenance groups in-line with company strategic plans and with input from other company departments. Maintains P&L performance according to budgets.
Summarize and monitor key performance measures applicative to process and financial execution. Develop action plans as necessary.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Years of Experience: 5 to 8 years
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
Knowledge of best practices in the logistics and transportation industry, including safety.
Knowledge of current DOT and OSHA rules and regulations, and how they apply to our operation.
Knowledge of warehousing fundamentals (safety, receiving, inventory, shipping practices), equipment usage, and facility layout.
Knowledge of fleet maintenance fundamentals (equipment procurement, maintenance standards, replacement cycles).
Skills & Abilities
Strong decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use information to reduce cost and improve efficiences.
Strong interpersonal skills to set high standards and be able to lead by example.
Strategic execution.
Proficient technical skills, including general office programs (Google or Microsoft) and ability to learn new technology.
Skilled in managing in a union environment, lean experience, and project management experience.
FORMAL POLICY SETTING
Set policies for department or division
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Walking
Primarily sitting
Standing
Primarily sitting
Lifting
Up to 25 lbs
Travel
0-25%
Work Environment
Office environment with work hours of 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday. Must be available on-call 24/7 to address any issues that may arise. There may be opportunities to work 1 day a week remote with the approval of the supervisor.
The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates:
Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.