Distribution Manager

Hand's on leader managing day-to-day operating activities of the Distribution department. This includes hiring, training, and supervising distribution staff and establishing positive employee relations. It also involves coordinating delivery routes, scheduling drivers, and ensuring that a premium level of customer service is always presented. Other responsibilities include performing daily reconciliation of package transfers, ensuring compliance to company and safety policies, and ensuring that all trucks and the warehouse facility meet all government standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaises between customers, and the distribution team to provide exceptional customer services.
• Communicates and directs drivers with day-to-day assignments and responsible for scheduling daily routing for deliveries.
• Forecasts hiring needs and performs recruitment and selection for team in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Monitors handheld and invoice system.
• Manages the dock area involving the loading of trucks, shipping and receiving.
• Coordinates the availability of trucks for delivery as well as for repairs and maintenance.
• Audits driver logs and vehicle inspection reports.
• Troubleshoots handheld problems within the division.
• Other duties as assigned.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years’ experience working as a hand's on leader in a distribution environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge around Driver Regulations.
• Class 3 Driver's License highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work within a team environment dealing with high pressure situations.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must be organized with a strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of hand-held units and phone systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.