Distribution Center Manager

Prysmian Group - Walnut, MS - POSITION SUMMARY: The person in this position will be responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations in the Corinth, MS Distribution Center, ensuring a safe, efficient, and reliable operation. The warehouse manager, keeping established goals, objectives, and policies in mind, will develop strategic plans and implement programs to attain the overall business plan. Person will follow directions set by North America Distribution Manager and senior management staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership: Motivate, direct, and lead workforce in the fulfillment of company objectives Lead safety team, LEAN event teams, and any other AD HOC improvement teams Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, to all levels in the organization Prepare and deliver presentations to leadership team regarding employees, operations, and needs of the organization Operational Supervision: Supervise warehouse operations ensuring efficiency, on-time shipments, quality, and a safe working environment Work collaboratively with local leadership to ensure standardized approaches, processes, and optimal use of resources Introduce and implement new technology, processes, procedures, and equipment to improve labor efficiency Maintain accurate inventory by organizing storage area, conducting physical counts and reconciling variances Customer Focus: Collaborate directly with the customer on system integration and equipment functionally, scheduling and planning, packaging, processes and/or process changes and continuous improvement. Participate on new product development teams Cost Management: Monitor employee work schedules to minimize costs and meet business financial goals Identify, evaluate, and capitalize on opportunities to reduce distribution costs Support scrap and cost reduction programs through implementation of employee ideas People Management: Select, coach, counsel, and develop employees to meet business objectives Establish and communicate goals and objectives to warehouse employees and measure key performance indicators Assess and assist in upgrading the skills of employees to meet current and future demands from the workforce. Resolve employee conflict and issues and administer discipline as necessary according to company policy KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience with additional technical/managerial training Five years of operational experience in a management / leadership role Thorough understanding of warehousing and logistics Expertise in developing and initiating continuous improvement and cost reduction activities Experience with SD module of SAP or other WMS Excellent decision-making skills Excellent communication skills (written and oral) APICS certification desired English: Proficient in reading, writing and verbal communication Office tools COMPETENCIES: Essential: Leadership Lean Management Customer Focus Desired: Project Management Stress Management Effective Communication Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group’s success. Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian Group strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian Group bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements. Line Mangers, Hiring Managers, HR Corporate and HR Local are responsible for ensuring that diversity and inclusion are respected during the recruiting process. Unconscious bias and stereotypes must not influence our selection processes. We look for the best candidates and for the real value they can bring into the organization. We value meritocracy. We value diversity. We turn off our bias. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. 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