Description

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

Schedule: 12pm-10pm

Major Responsibilities

• Assist the GOM in managing overall facility efficiency including: safety, productivity, operating expense, LPH, quality and resource allocation

• Allocates and manages operation’s resources/roles based on operation’s and budgetary targets and customer expectations

• Interacts with Sales and 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

• 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 project/WOW teams and making fact based decisions.

• Understands and demonstrates Essendant’s Core Values.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to travel up to 25%

• 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 required.

• Minimum five years of job related experience required.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000

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 (https://vimeo.com/606677833/91f9383175)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)