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Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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Location: Duncan, SC

Shift: Monday-Friday 2pm-11pm

*Must be flexible with schedule based on business needs*

Overview

The Distribution Manager is responsible for the day to day operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role is responsible for delivering and executing daily and short term plans to achieve operational and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Supervisors and 100+ hourly associates in a 1.2M square foot warehouse
• Plan, monitor and execute staffing schedules and adjust as needed to ensure proper staffing levels that support operational demands and business objectives
• Manage inbound and outbound loading and unloading of trucks while maintaining warehouse organization and inventory accuracy
• Maintain productivity, customer service and safety standards on a daily basis
• Provide superior customer service and maintain professional and courteous relations with strategic partners
• Train, coach, mentor and develop staff to achieve business objectives while providing career developing opportunities; conduct performance reviews
• Manage revenue and expenses compared to budget; manage and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Communicate to operations' staff in areas such as: objectives, policies, procedures, safety methods, practices, programs, etc.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field highly preferred
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• At least 8 years of leadership experience in a warehouse or distribution environment; with at least 4 years of supervisory experience required.
• Must have prior experience utilizing a Warehouse Management System (WMS), material handling equipment and/or various storage systems
• LEAN experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver excellent customer service and develop mutual benefiting relationships with all partners
• Possess a history of growing responsibilities within a warehouse/distribution environment
• Ability to identify and understand problems, challenges and opportunities by analyzing and comparing data to reach a beneficial conclusion
• Ability to influence change management and operational performance from areas outside of his/her direct control
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects and set priorities
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and general public
• Ability to read, analyze and interrupt policies and contracts
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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Benefits:

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement
  
• Annual bonus eligibility
  
• 401(k) match
  
• Vacation and holiday pay
  
• Employee assistance and identity theft protection
  
• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
  
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
  
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability
  

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to ...@sclogistics.com and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.