Distribution Center Manager (Easton, PA)
United Pipe & Steel, a member of the Reliance Inc. family of companies, is a leading master distributor of standard pipe products in the United States, serving wholesale distributors only from our fleet of flatbed trucks.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Distribution Center Manager to oversee the daily operations of our distribution center. The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of warehouse operations, ensuring efficient processing and distribution of products. This role requires strong leadership skills, a focus on process improvement, and the ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment effectively. Please apply if you have more than 5+ years of distribution experience to join our Easton, PA team!
Responsibilities and Job Duties:
Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervise daily operations within the distribution center, ensuring safety and operational standards compliance.
- Oversee freight management, including transportation planning and coordination with carriers.
- Enforcement and execution of safety policies to include holding daily safety meetings and conducting required inspections.
- Routing trucks daily with multiple stops and varying durations.
- Ensure 48’ to 53’ flatbed trailers are loaded safely and within the tenants of the Operations Standards.
- Check each truck to ensure the quality of material in terms of correct quantity, correct SKU, and salable material.
- Track Driver routes to ensure the highest levels of customer service. Communicate with sales any deviation from the plan.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate staff to promote a high-performance culture within the team.
- Assist with loading trailers up for the day’s loads. Be able to operate a sit-down forklift.
- Take pictures of all loaded trucks: Our Trucks, Will Calls, and Common Carriers.
- Ensure all driver paperwork is complete, accurate, and filed in the driver box for daily deliveries.
- Accurately receives all inbound material writing exception reports as necessary.
- Adjust plan based on material received for orders that day.
- Coordinates with the HR department and assistant manager to manage personnel issues and requests.
- Prioritize Safety and Customer Service above all else.
- Oversee trafficking, customer callouts, and delivery logs.
- Monitor the loading and unloading of all materials.
- Maintain inventory integrity by conducting physical counts and reconciling with the inventory system. Problem solve to root cause any variance as directed.
- Scheduling and assigning daily loads.
- Manage and maintain equipment and supply inventories.
- Maintain the communication flow with the sales and leadership teams.
- Process RMA’s
- Adjust plan based on requests from sales.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
- All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.
Required & Preferred Qualifications:
- High ability to multitask yet stay focused. Thrives in a chaotic culture!
- Plays an integral role in developing the tools, data, and performance metrics to optimize operational efficiency. Uses strong critical thinking skills and analytical abilities.
- Knowledge of distribution center processes, practices, and tools. 5-8+ years of experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication and people skills, collaborating with multicultural staff and other departments.
- Must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to lead and gain the respect of other associates.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and inventory management.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations; A CDL A license and forklift certification are a bonus.
- Commitment to customer service and ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment with other teams and managers, executives, and internal/external customers.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical position, involving heavy lifting (~50 lbs.)
- Ability to climb on and off flatbed trailers, re-strapping or tarping product as needed.
- Occasionally requires long periods of standing, walking, bending, and twisting.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
Benefits
- Affordable and comprehensive medical insurance
- Vision, Dental, Short-term Disability & Life insurance included
- 401K plan with employer matching contributions.
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monday – Friday schedule; Weekends off
Job Type: Full-time
United Pipe & Steel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.