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Warehouse & Distribution Manager (DRP) at Morgan Truck Body in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

$100 for Fully Vaccinated New Hires!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Warehouse and Distribution Manager is responsible for the overall strategy and operations of the warehouse and 3rd party warehouse providers. This position is held accountable for achieving overall operating results consistent with the company goals. The Manager directs communication and collaboration with the customers of the warehouse (local and regional) and develops a quality organization that meets the company expectations for reliability, speed, accuracy, and safety. In addition, the manager oversees the recruiting, training, development and coaching of all warehouse team members.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Facilitate cross-functional teams to implement Lean Material Flow System and Plan For Every Part methodology.
  • Coordinate with Mfg. Fabrication shops to optimize planning, expediting, prioritization and order fulfillment.
  • Maintain On Time Fill Rate at 95%+ and Inventory Accuracy at 98%
  • Oversee multiple distribution centers and work with logistic team to improve transportation efficiency and cost.
  • Work closely with supervisors and leads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as shipping, receiving, capacity planning and inventory control. Reviews and evaluates all warehouse functions.
  • Manage the daily activity of all shipping, receiving, and inventory warehouse team members to assure a high level of customer service.
  • Act as a liaison between Operations, Materials, and Warehouse functions.
  • Manage departmental budgets.
  • Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory Team members.
  • Inspect Physical condition of the warehouses, including all equipment, and maintains, repairs, or replaces as required.
  • Responsible for the execution of distribution requirements planning, inventory transfers, scrap, shrink and performing Physical Inventories.
  • Assist with defect, scrap and rework identification and reduction.
  • Manage a cycle count team to improve and sustain high inventory accuracies, while adhering to count requirements and schedule.
  • Define, develop, and set in place metrics for warehouse personnel to deliver on labor efficiency, storage density, safety, FIFO, on time shipping, truck utilization, shipment density and other key KPIs.
  • Identify and install best practices for warehouse supervision and product flow.
  • Lead material flow improvement projects that support maximum utilization.
  • Cross train Team members in all aspects of Warehouse operations including OSHA, other safety and asset security.
  • Assist Operations with manufacturing problems and issues.
  • Participate in development, implementation, and monitoring of all safety programs.
  • Lead, supervise, and mentor warehouse personnel creating a culture that focuses on safety, operational excellence, and outstanding customer service.
  • Write capital projects for various logistics projects requiring new equipment or structures etc.
  • Actively participate in kaizen events.
  • Research and evaluate the use of technologies, such as radio-frequency identification (RFID), GPS tracking, forklift monitoring/utilization hardware, etc.
  • Implement and lead a plant recycling team to ensure maximal efficiency of product recycling, reuse, or final disposal.
  • Conduct 6S audits of all plant and warehouse storage areas.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of current or future logistical processes.
  • Evaluate current state and develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, or material-handling systems.
  • Identify cost-reduction or process-improvement logistic opportunities.
  • Identify or develop business rules or standard operating procedures to streamline logistics processes.
  • Determine feasibility of designing new facilities or modifying existing facilities, based on factors such as cost, available space, schedule, technical requirements, or ergonomics.
  • Determine logistics support requirements, such as facility details, staffing needs, safety or maintenance plans.
  • Conduct logistics studies or analyses, such as time studies, rate analyses, flow-path analyses, or supply chain analyses.
  • Develop logistic metrics, internal logistics analysis tools, or key performance indicators that support overall plant goals & objectives.
  • Review material packaging and transportation methods both internally and external to improve overall logistics costs and reduced scrap.
  • Perform other Job-related duties as assigned.

  • EXPERTISE REQUIRED:


    • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Management, Supply Chain, or related degree highly preferred.

    • 7-10 years of experience in a warehousing, distribution, or shipping management.

    • 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.

    • Prior experience managing people in a fast-paced distribution environment.

    • Strong leadership, motivational, and team-building skills.

    • Ability to resolve crisis and make quick decisions.

    • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and familiarity with AS400 or other mainframe systems.

    • Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of industrial engineering and supply chain management.

    CODE OF ETHICS:

    Morgan requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, in particular with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees and authorities. Theincumbentshall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the project meet this obligation. Morgan's critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website. The incumbent is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.

    SAFETY:

    Safety is paramount on any Morgan operation. This role is expected to be familiar with the company's safety program and enforce the safety policy always. Never walk past an unsafe act.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

    J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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