Assistant Distribution Manager
- Job ID:1926
- Date:2012-05-26
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Location:Columbus
State:Indiana
- Degree:B.S./B.A.
- Salary/Compensation:
- annual
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- Job Types:
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- Distribution/Wrhse. Mgr.
- Materials Mgmt./Logistics/Supply Chain
Job Description
This position reports to the Distribution Manager and will assist in Distribution and Transportation planning and scheduling activities. Coordinates product flow from Plant to Depot and Plant- to- Plant, utilizing proper Transportation scheduling that is in compliance with DOT regulations.
This position has indirect responsibility to ensure that all work activities under its span of control are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement.
PRINCIPAL ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that all work activities of direct and indirect reports are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement
- Assist in determining necessary Manpower needed in the Distribution Department according to volume levels
- Assist in Tracking Manpower and develop programs to insure labor is flexing to volume levels
- Assist in the Transportation Schedules for all runs to Depots and Sister Plants
- Identify the opportunities for capturing Transportation synergies between Depots and Sister Plants
- Monitor Drivers Logs on a daily basis to insure that the Drivers are in compliance according to DOT regulations
- Assist in identifying unaccounted for products between Production, Distribution, Retail and Sales and communicate the results to Plant department leads.
- Assist in the tracking of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) from Plant to Depot and Plant-to-Plant
- Assist in implementing and tracking Safety programs with the Distribution and Transportation departments
- Assist in communication and motivational techniques, to supervise, counsel, and discipline subordinates.
- Directs and guides employees on Good Manufacturing Programs (GMP)
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Two years supervisor experience required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelorâ??s degree in Business, Engineering or Logistics preferred
- Five years food industry related work experience preferred
- Experience in a food environment desired
- Experience with a national logistics/shipping company is a plus
