DC Outbound Department Manager

# Description


Position Summary

The Distribution Center Manager manages all aspects of daily operations of department of hourly associates. The candidate ensures timely completion of the workload in an efficient and safe manner, and complies with all relevant standards and guidelines, while demonstrating a commitment to teamwork, associate growth and development, and continuous improvement of processes and performance.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Supervise, direct, train, and develop associates, including providing frequent and constructive feedback.
* Communicate departmental/company standards, expectations, goals, changes, and policies to associates.
* Monitor, maintain, and develop specific, executable strategies to improve product flow, productivity and quality within the department. Analyze workload and adjust staff accordingly to accomplish departmental/building goals.
* Contribute to and support all company and building programs and initiatives. Work with other managers to achieve overall shift and building goals.
* Maintain and enhance overall associate relations and job satisfaction through effective communication, fair and consistent treatment, respect for the individual, and establishment of clear expectations and accountability. In an effort to improve overall performance, may be required to administer disciplinary action in a fair and impartial manner as necessary.
* Ensure associate safety through education and training, promoting safety awareness and accountability, and by promptly addressing potential hazards.



# Qualifications


* Bachelor's Degree in Management, Logistics, or related field and/or equivalent work experience
* A minimum of 2 years management experience
* Management/Supervisory experience required
* Previous distribution center experience a plus
* Specific technical training (i.e., Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Engineer, etc.)
* Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite
* Proficient communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical and math skills, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills

**Job Function:** DC Management
**Primary Location:** USA-MD-Frederick
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Organization:** Distribution Center
**Job Type:** Standard
**Education Level:** Bachelor's Degree
**Travel:** Yes, 5 % of the Time
**Brand:** Toys 'R' US
**Req ID:** 59861