Indiana Distribution Manager, 1st Shift

Please note that the hours for this shift are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PMLet'stalk About ResponsibilitiesSupport all safety programs ensuring a safe work environment Review forecasts anddeterminelabor needs to meet daily, weekly, and monthly objectives Meet with teamon a daily basisto balance labor ensuring that you areoperatinga balanced and efficient shift while meeting daily deadlines Foster an environment that harbors continuous improvement and the elimination of non-value addedactivities Ensure proper training of staffin order toeffectively and efficiently meet customer demand Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce Ensure materials are received from proper vendors, delivered toinventoryand finished goods, packaged according to specification, and shippedin a timely manner Ensure qualityobjectivesare met whileoperatingwithin theallocatedbudget and meeting delivery deadlines while being flexible and working efficiently Manage inventory control to ensure accountability of materials and goods Establishappropriate communications(content and frequency) withteamto align focus and efforts with organizational and customer needs.   Establish and/ormodifyoperational methods and procedures as needed Recommend changes to policies and procedures to improve area of responsibility or organization as a whole Maintain documentation and prepare reports that reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities  Establish and manage goals forself and/orteam that meet or exceed departmental objectives Collaborate with peer group, senior management, and field personnel to problem solve and/or resolves issues among functional areas, other sites, or customers and the company Manage and sustain product traceability systems,utilizingWMS/Oracle, to support customer and quality requirements Ensure health, safety and cleanliness of the work environment overseeing that inspection and maintenance of equipment is done on a regular basis Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned RequiredLet's talk about Qualifications and ExperienceMinimum 10 years of experience in a warehouse/distribution environment Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience Must havedemonstratedexperience in implementing inventory control systems, distribution operationsprogramsand continual improvement programs Strong familiarity with MS Office applications Prior WMS experience Knowledge and understanding of federal and local OSHA safety regulations related to warehousing and shipping environments Excellent verbal and written communication skills   Mustpossessa customer-centric commitment to build andmaintaincustomer relationships  Energetic,self-motivatedand quick thinking with a positive attitude DesirableBachelor's degree (B.A.) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Oracle or comparable Supply Chain/Logistics systems Experience with a Warehouse Management System