Assistant Distribution Center Manager

Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

Assistant Distribution Center Manager

Major Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Operations in managing overall facility efficiency including: safety, productivity, operating expense, LPH, quality and resource allocation, and continuous improvement
• Allocates and manages operation’s resources/roles based on operations and budgetary targets and customer expectations
• Interacts with other functions to resolve customer issues and ensure profitability
• Drives positive associate relations built on the Associate Relations Pinnacle model through utilization of established planning and communication models
• Supports and drives leader development plans
• Drives a high-performance organization through:
• • Contributing to region strategic direction through tactical implementation of key projects and initiatives in the facility
  • Aligning the culture of the facility to the overall company strategy and structure
  • Supporting local projects/teams and making fact-based decisions
• Understands and demonstrates Essendant’s Core Values
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Willing to be flexible within work schedule
• Ability to relocate

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, change management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate ability to solve problems, achieve results and foster strong customer service orientation.
• High degree of initiative, team building and dedication to effective positive change.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to travel and/or must be relocatable
• Well organized, process driven leader with LEAN experience.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of job and leadership related experience required.
• Proven experience developing leaders

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 plus bonus

Schedule: Varies

Benefits:

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k with matching
• Company Holidays
• Overtime Pay for hourly employees
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
• Maternity and Parental leave benefits
• Employee discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

ABOUT ESSENDANT

Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.

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