Warehouse/Distribution Manager-3rd Shift

Warehouse, Distribution and Operations Managers Wanted!


Grainger, a Fortune 500 company and the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products is currently seeking an Outbound Process Manager for their Memphis, TN distribution center. Grainger serves businesses and institutions throughout North America with sales of over $5 billion. Through its network of nearly 600 branches, large distribution network and multiple Web sites, Grainger helps customers save time and money by providing them with the right products to keep their facilities running.

Major Responsibilities:


*Responsible for the process flow of a high volume, order fulfillment, multi-shift distribution center.
*Manage all functions to ensure timely accurate product receipt, order fulfillment, and the optimization of resources and processes.
*Manage processes to ensure compliance with company policies/procedures, continual process improvement
*Ensure the timeliness, quality and effectiveness of all processes performed within a given area of responsibility.
*Develop and implement departmental changes enhancing workflow optimization.
*Effectively lead the department's employees by creating/sharing a common vision/direction and an understanding of the organization's strategy.
*Works with the distribution center departments to enhance process flow of 3,000 to 7,000 customer orders per day and 5-15 inbound trailer receipts per day.
*Insure compliance with Company, OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations
*Hire, train and develop a staff of 20-60 employees in non-exempt positions.
*Facilitate and/or lead quality excellence teams
*Ensures their department's physical assets (equipment, RF units, inventory, conveyors, etc.) are properly controlled, protected, and utilized.

Requirements:

*3 to 5 years of previous leadership or supervisory experience in a high volume, multi-shift, order fulfillment distribution center dealing with large employee populations.

*Undergraduate degree in business, management, logistics, material management or a related field of study

*Ability to travel occasionally to other Distribution Centers, field locations and the Corporate office

*Excellent communication and organizational skills

*Proven process improvement experience and effective leadership skills

This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with a Fortune 500 company and to utilize your operations, warehouse and distribution center experience. Qualified candidates, please apply online today to be considered and visit