Distribution Center Manager

Blick Art Materials is the industry leader in Art Supplies and is looking for a Distribution Center Manager on second shift (2:30PM 11:00PM) for their 1 million square foot Distribution Center. The DC is seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, who enjoy learning new responsibilities, and who seek opportunities for personal and professional development.

Lead/Supervise 5 supervisors and 80-100 hourly associates.
Create and maintain a safe work environment by leading safety programs, ensuring associates receive safety training and certifications, enforcing safety procedures, and addressing safety issues.
Build our next generation of leaders by creating and implementing technical, professional, and leadership development plans for supervisors, department specialists, and workflow coordinators.
Drive employee initiatives to create and promote an environment where team members are involved, empowered, and committed to the success of the Company.
Develop and execute strategies for recognition, engagement, and teambuilding.
Design and manage resilient operations with a flexible workforce that can respond to variations in volumes while meeting budgetary and operational targets.
Take ownership over team performance by assessing performance of associates, designing appropriate feedback, training, and coaching processes, and managing careers to new responsibilities.
Direct daily operations including workflow scheduling, monitoring of productivity and quality, process troubleshooting, and all other activities required to ensure safety, inventory accuracy, on-time deliveries, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
Plan, organize, and monitor the receiving, storage, assembly (if applicable) and distribution of all items received from vendors.
Ensure that inventory is accurate and organized at all times and maintain proper inventory levels.
Ensure all areas of distribution center are well maintained and kept at a high level of cleanliness.
Maintain and support Blick Art Materials policies and procedures.
Maintain and support the confidentiality of employee and company records

Education and Experience

3-5 years of prior shift management preferably in a diverse warehouse
Bachelor's degree is desired

Qualification Requirements:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Required personal computer skills, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
Ability to work effectively with team members.

Benefits Include:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401K & Profit Sharing Plan
Incentive Bonus Plans
Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
Training Opportunities
Basic & Optional Life Insurance
Employee Discount

Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.

At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.