Distribution Center Manager - Othello, WA
Simplot
- Othello, WA
- $70,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must promote healthy and safety work practices.
- Responsible for supporting, managing, or implementing Food Safety and Product Quality standards.
- Develop line management staff skills in employee motivation, functional training, interpersonal and interdepartmental work team-building effectiveness, CIP training, goal achievement, budget training and cultural diversity issues.
- Through staff, facilitate effective implementation of department and Food Group programs designed to enhance customer service performance and operating efficiency.
- Develop planning process in concert with logistics staff management that improve distribution center responsiveness to competitively focused reduced lead times and value-added customer services.
- Lead efforts to enhance warehouse information systems effectiveness and training, data accuracy/reliability, product rotation procedures, packaging integrity, and material handling systems, using necessary logistics support staff where applicable.
- Manage the ongoing development of programs designed to enhance utilization of building and handling equipment assets, coordination and effectiveness of maintenance support, and vendorsupplied services.
- Champion efforts to provide a safe, sanitary workplace for personnel and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as all adopted industry guidelines.
- Coordinate the deployment of inventory into/from local public warehouse facilities and associated Simplot facilities and provide the necessary product loading and handling.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of warehousing and production that supports Food Group goals and assist various team members necessary to support projects at all levels of the organization.
- Where appropriate provide leadership and for WIP, Dry and Poly warehouses.
- Coordinate projects as required and assist with conflict resolution to avoid disruptions in the supply chain.
- Coordinate, assist in development, train, and monitor warehousing and production staffs where necessary ensuring proper receipting, warehousing and relieving WIP, outbound orders and to validate shipments to ensure accurate recall records.
- 5+ years related experience and/or training
- Distribution Center Management experience a plus
- Technologically Savvy
- Must obtain and maintain Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification for entry into low oxygen freezer environment.
- Must obtain and maintain Authorized Fall Protection Certification.
- MS Office skills (Word, Excel PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Good written and oral communication required. Ability to follow instructions and identify mistakes.
- Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Must obtain first and CPR certification.
- May spend extended time walking, bending, twisting and/or stooping on hard surface.
Wage range or rate of pay: $70,000 - $90,000 per year, plus annual incentive plan eligibilityThe compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- Paid Family Building Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
- Education Assistance
- Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com