Distribution Center Manager in Training - Full-time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
The Distribution Center Manager-in-Training role is designed to gain the knowledge and experience required for promotion to a permanent management position. In this position you will work as an apprentice under an experienced manager, and will gain the skills and experience in receiving, shipping and human resources. Once placed into a management role, you will continue to work within the different areas of distribution as needed, assist on any special projects assigned and work closely with the Distribution Center Director to help position you for a senior management role.

Phase I
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are essential in the daily execution of the position:

•Shadow various managers in each functional area to understand how the function operates.
•Observes experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties.
•Assist with the execution of all procedures involved with loading, unloading, and scanning as well as product movement processes. Identify inventory issues when loading or unloading trucks.
•Receives training in functions and operations of related departments to facilitate subsequent transferability between departments.
•Perform other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Phase II, until placement occurs in a Manager Position
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are essential in the daily execution of the position:
•Serve as alternate supervisor or manager in various functional areas covering for vacations and other absences, including traveling to alternate locations as management coverage is required.
•Demonstrate knowledge of security procedures to ensure a controlled inventory process.
•Correct product handling issues while maintaining a safe work environment.
•Assist with the hiring, training and development of associates.
•Have the knowledge and the ability to provide direction of how to properly staff associates to gain maximum productivity as well as to minimize cost.
•Perform special projects related to process improvement, cost reductions and generating other efficiencies.
•Provide quality internal and external customer service by handling any needs, issues or concerns that may arise.
•Manage associate Attendance/Occurrence records.
•Perform other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Requirements:
CORE COMPETENCIES:
•Customer Service: Leads the organization in using customers' wants and needs to screen all decisions and actions; ensures that the customer's perspective is taken fully into account. Creates and reinforces a customer service mindset throughout the organization.
•Developing Associates: Provides frequent, constructive feedback to continually improve performance. Grows talent by coaching for execution; provides frequent, candid and direct feedback to others. Gives others feedback on both their results and on how they achieved those results.
•Business Knowledge: Focuses intensely on using levers that drive profitable sales, margins and expense control. Invests dollars and resources that achieve the greatest returns.
•Sense of Urgency: Holds associates responsible for their actions and results. Acts with urgency when resolving associate, customer or business problems.
•Team Skills: Values diverse people; shares ideas, communicates honestly and respects others. Communicates effectively with others from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and adjusts communication style, as appropriate. Builds mutual understanding, consensus and support among team members by communicating in a way that promotes understanding and commitment.
•Change Initiative: Drives changes that align with strategic priorities. Makes and communicates fact-based decisions. Takes initiative to build own awareness and understanding about the business reasons for change.
•Problem Solving Skills: Creates a "can-do" environment; encourages others to be enthusiastic about identifying opportunities, solving problems, dealing with change and executing with speed and purpose. Helps associates envision personal benefits and positive outcome of change. Makes decisions quickly based on available information and appropriate assessment of risk.
•Two Way Communication Skills: Communicates to team and keeps team abreast of information needed to perform their job. Creates an environment where people feel free to speak open and candidly. Sets the stage for productive conversations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
•Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and travel as needed.
•Two to three years of management/supervisory experience in a distribution center environment.
•College education preferred.
•Ability to relocate preferred.
•Microsoft Office skills.