Distribution Center Manager Tier 1

Who We Are

We’re Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in!

Base Pay Range:

$100,000-$120,000

As a Distribution Center Manager – Tier 1, your essential job functions will include the following:

Leadership and Supervision

• Ensure a safe work environment by leading safety programs, ensuring associate receive safety training and certifications, enforcing safety procedures, and addressing safety issues.
• Create and implement technical, professional and leadership development plans for team leads and assistant managers. Ensure development plans are created and executed for associates.
• Utilize effective coaching, teaching and training to develop successful team members.
• Drive employee initiatives to create and promote an environment where team members are involved, empowered, and committed to the success of the Company.
• Develop and execute strategies for recognition, engagement and teambuilding.
• Design and implement staffing strategies to ensure work force is flexible and can respond to variations in work flow while meeting budgetary and operational targets.
• Develop and maintain contingency plans for time sensitive operations (unscheduled absences, customer issues, systems malfunctions, inventory exceptions, equipment issues).
• Assess performance of each associate and determine appropriate action such as promotions, counseling and termination.
• Provide coaching, counseling and discipline to hold associates accountable for performance.
• Develop and administer manpower plans and ensure associates complete tasks. Schedule staffing to meet the changing daily business needs.

Operations

• Direct daily operations including workflow scheduling, monitoring of productivity and quality, process troubleshooting and all other activities required to ensure safety, inventory accuracy, on-time deliveries and exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Plan, organize, and monitor the receiving, storage, assembly (if applicable) and distribution of all items received from vendors.
• Ensure that inventory is accurate and organized at all times and maintain proper inventory levels.
• Ensure the relocation, replenishment and consolidation of product as required.

Facilities and Equipment

• Ensure the company’s physical assets (building, material handling equipment, fleet, inventory, etc.) are properly controlled, maintained, protected and utilized.

Administration

• Develop recommendations to annual budget. Manage and administer distribution center budget.
• Ensure all records and reports regarding distribution center activity are prepared on a timely basis and effectively maintained.

Other Duties as Assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field, or commensurate experience.
• 8+ years of supply chain experience, including distribution center, inventory and transportation experience.
• 6+ years of experience leading a team.
• Proficiency with planning, staffing and budgeting.
• Proven leadership skills, coaching and developing leaders & employees.
• Strong process improvement mindset focusing on continuous growth.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with WMS, TMS and ERP systems.
• Ability to evaluate overall operations and develop short- and long-term goals to meet organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to drive results.
• Thorough knowledge of P&L.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with frontline employees, peers, and executives

Competencies Required

• Diagnostic Skills
• Project Management / Planning
• Organizational Agility
• Influence
• Talent Acquisition
• Strategic Thinking
• Creative Thinking

Position Requirements

• Travel as required (5 – 15%).
• Lifting at least 70 pounds.
• Continuous lifting, bending, twisting, and crouching.
• Meet the requirements of Dealer Tire’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy and Company Vehicle Fleet Policy.
• Always operate the company vehicle in a safe, professional manner and wear a seat belt.
• Wear safety equipment when required.
• For those with a Missouri Driver’s License, you must have a valid Class E license.
• For those working in a Michigan Distribution Center, you must have a valid Chauffeur’s License.
• Must be able to speak/read English well enough to converse with the public, understand road signs, respond to official questions, make legible entries on records and reports.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and after hire, be able to pass a driver’s road skills test and DOT physical.

Drug Policy

• Dealer Tire is a drug-free environment. All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work, where permitted by applicable law.
• There will be random drug testing for all Dealer Tire warehouse employees.

Why Dealer Tire: An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people. The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing. We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.

EOE Statement: Dealer Tire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. 

*ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dealer Tire’s Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-933-2537 x6550.