DIRECTOR-WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
3 days ago
Port Allen
Job DescriptionDescription: ABOUT US: Lyons Specialty Company, LLC is an independent wholesale distributor servicing 500+ accounts in convenience store retail and foodservice across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. We are a family owned and operated business with over 100 years of stability, experience, and success. Our success is based on a strong commitment to maximizing the potential of our customers and employees alike. We are dedicated to adding value and supporting the internal growth of our talented and committed team! ABOUT THE ROLE: SNAPSHOT: The Director of Warehouse Operations is responsible for directing and overseeing the entire Fulfillment Process - all inbound and outbound warehouse operations, including product receiving, stocking, inventory management, replenishment, order selection, loading, and shipping. This role includes being a direct leader with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills committed to efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement. DETAILS: • LOCATION: Port Allen, Louisiana – Lyons Warehouse / Distribution Office, • DEPARTMENT: Warehouse Operations, • REPORTS TO: VP of Operations, • COMPENSATION: Salary, • BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short/Long Term Disability, PTO, 401(K), • COMMITMENT: Full-Time: Monday – Friday (Occasional weekend work may be required during holidays or inclement weather conditions causing schedule changes and/or delays). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT • Lead and optimize daily warehouse operations, including coaching and developing warehouse management teams as well as other warehouse team members., • Build and manage a strong working relationship with Team Members., • Provide direction, leadership, and communicate issues to supervisors and/or other team members., • Determine and provide training and development of team members as needed., • Maintain accountability for staff hiring, training, performance evaluations, pay increases, team member development, and disciplinary actions and terminations when necessary., • Directly supervise both 1st and 2nd shift Leads and Supervisors and indirect team members of 45-50 team members., • Participates in the hiring and training of departmental supervisors., • Plan, assign and delegate tasks, manage workloads, conduct performance evaluations, address complaints, and resolve problems in accordance with company policies and procedures., • Manage labor hours, supplies, and work schedules to stay within company budgets. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT • Oversee the daily operation of the warehouse to ensure it continuously functions in a productive cost-effective manner and observe and enforce all safety rules to eliminate accidents and injuries., • Maintain working knowledge of all Warehouse Management Systems and processes ensuring accurate receiving, stocking, inventory, order selecting, and loading., • Develop and implement best practices for warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and order fulfillment., • Oversee all inbound freight operations and outbound shipments, including carrier relationships, scheduling, documentation, claims, and returns., • Ensure the ongoing safety, housekeeping, maintenance, and security of the warehouse, equipment. and building and grounds., • Drive process improvement and cost saving initiatives by evaluating current processes, identifying best practices, and developing plans to reach goals and implement improvements,, • Cross-functional team collaborations to support business goals and objectives-including IT, HR, Purchasing, Sales, Foodservice, AP, Transportation, and Customer Service., • comply with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies standards. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred., • 5+ years progressive experience in Warehouse, Wholesale Distribution, Supply Chain, or Logistics Management, with a minimum of 3 years in a Director level role., • Advanced computer skills, ability to navigate ERP, Warehouse Management System platforms., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Extensive Knowledge in EXCEL and Teams is a must)., • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills. Interact effectively with all levels of management and employees through communication in-person, over-the-phone, and in-writing., • Strong Communication, Presentation, Analytical and Reporting skills are a must., • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced environment – produce accurate, timely and valuable work with a high level of attention to detail., • Time management, organizational, and delegation skills., • Pride – Being and doing your best even when no one else is looking., • Passionate – The internal drive for individual, team, and company., • Adaptable – A willingness to change when necessary., • Resourceful – Using existing tools and processes to execute responsibilities timely and accurately., • Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs., • Requires physical labor including standing, walking, sitting, and reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching for extended periods., • Full-time – Warehouse / Office based role., • Exposure to varying temperatures, moderate noise levels, moving mechanical equipment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Applicable candidates will be required to submit authorization and successfully complete Pre-Employment Screening: • Criminal Background Investigation., • Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Test. The above information is intended to describe the general nature, preferred abilities, and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment. Lyons Specialty Co., LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.