Reporting To: Director of US Manufacturing and Distribution Centers

Role Location: Woodridge, IL

Travel: Up to 10%

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Gerber is proudly celebrating over 90 years of manufacturing, tried and true, high-quality kitchen and bathroom plumbing products. We earn the trust of trade professionals and homeowners alike who find value in products that have both style and substance–performing without exception for years to come, all while surprisingly affordable.

WHO WE ARE

At Globe Union/Gerber, we live by our core values—Humility, Enthusiasm, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Transparency. As a Distribution Center Manager, you will:

Show Humility: Value input from all team members and recognize opportunities for growth.
Be Enthusiastic: Embrace challenges and continuously seek to deepen your business knowledge.
Take Accountability: Own your work and commitments and proactively address challenges.
Be Resourceful: Prioritize effectively, leverage resources, and collaborate for maximum impact.
Practice Transparency: Communicate openly, seek clarity, and uphold integrity in all interactions.

These values are integral to our culture and your success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall day-to-day operations for Woodridge distribution center.
Responsible for oversight and accuracy of all inbound and outbound shipments and inventory.
Responsible for the daily performance, onboarding, development, and cross-training of staff.
Manage key performance indicators for warehouse processes for continuous improvements.
Responsible for performing similar duties, as your staff on an as needed basis.
Enforce company rules regarding safety, discipline, cooperation, and teamwork.
Ensure complete OSHA and internal safety policy compliance.
Continuous improvement of operational processes and procedures.
Responsible for maximizing throughput and storage.

Troubleshoot Oracle and our TMS for issues as they occur and work with our IT team and/or Transportation team as needed.
Enforce and support all standard operating procedures.
Flexibility to perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree).
5+ years’ experience in the job offered.
This role will be required to be out on the floor actively performing similar tasks as staff, as needed.

Ability to stand, bend, and lift throughout the day.
Lifting requirement of up to 50 lbs.

Must have excellent supervisory skills and the ability to coach and develop employees.
Bilingual, English/ Spanish, preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of OSHA and the willingness to become certified in the areas necessary.

Proficiency is MS Office suite
Detail-oriented - precision and consistency is key to success in this role
Ability to work effectively as a team as well as manage time and projects independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills
Understanding of Lean and 5S methodologies.
Strong understanding of warehouse strategies and best practices.
Goal-oriented with high standards for quality and performance
Flexibility to effectively work with others from different culture, work habits, and management styles
Hardworking, action-oriented, and results driven
Demonstrates a “roll up your sleeves” initiative to get the job done
Willingness to cooperate and accept added responsibilities
Ability to travel

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