DISTRIBUTION CENTER MGR
Apply NowCompany: WESTPOINT HOME LLC
Location: Chipley, FL 32428
Description:
Warehouse & Distribution Center Manager
About us: WestPoint Home is a leader in Hospitality and Home Fashion textiles that brings comfort and style to life with distinctive products, superb craftsmanship, and exceptional quality and service.
Building on 200+ years of innovation, WestPoint Home designs, manufactures, and delivers products fashioned specifically for exceptional comfort and quality, using the finest materials and producing them with skill and passion, delivering incomparable service and quality for life.
Our global team of experts located in New York, South Carolina, Florida, Bahrain, the United Kingdom, China, India, and Pakistan apply their diverse experience to our strong heritage brands; including Vellux, Liddell, and Martex; and our partnerships and licensed brands; including Southern Tide and Ralph Lauren.
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Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Warehouse & Distribution Center Manager to lead our operations. This key role involves overseeing the inbound and outbound logistics of our primary distribution center, including ocean freight management, shipping to distributors, retailers, and homes, and optimizing packaging and freight costs. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leadership experience in warehouse and distribution management, a strong background in process improvement, and exceptional people leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
WestPoint Home is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against applicants for employment in any manner prohibited by federal, state and local law.
WestPoint Home participates in the E-Verify program. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview and view the Right to Work Poster and Notice of E-Verify Participation.
About us: WestPoint Home is a leader in Hospitality and Home Fashion textiles that brings comfort and style to life with distinctive products, superb craftsmanship, and exceptional quality and service.
Building on 200+ years of innovation, WestPoint Home designs, manufactures, and delivers products fashioned specifically for exceptional comfort and quality, using the finest materials and producing them with skill and passion, delivering incomparable service and quality for life.
Our global team of experts located in New York, South Carolina, Florida, Bahrain, the United Kingdom, China, India, and Pakistan apply their diverse experience to our strong heritage brands; including Vellux, Liddell, and Martex; and our partnerships and licensed brands; including Southern Tide and Ralph Lauren.
Learn more at westpointhospitality.com |visionlinens.com
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Warehouse & Distribution Center Manager to lead our operations. This key role involves overseeing the inbound and outbound logistics of our primary distribution center, including ocean freight management, shipping to distributors, retailers, and homes, and optimizing packaging and freight costs. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leadership experience in warehouse and distribution management, a strong background in process improvement, and exceptional people leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage inbound ocean freight and outbound domestic freight operations for the warehouse and distribution center for a west coast 3PL
- Ensure efficient shipping processes, including carton, pallet, and individual pick and pack shipping.
- Manage quick pick lines with high-volume repeaters and feeder stores, ensuring operational efficiency for primary DC with additional locations
- Lead a team of 100 employees across two shifts, providing leadership and support to warehouse staff.
- Coordinate shipping operations to distributors, retailers, and homes.
- Evaluate and improve warehouse operations, collaborating with IT, sales, and demand planning teams to streamline processes.
- Drive lean process improvement initiatives within the distribution center to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Collaborate with demand planning to forecast inbound and outbound inventory needs and manage cube space effectively.
- Manage port container operations, ensuring no storage charges and addressing capacity issues caused by ocean delays.
- Work with US manufacturing on cube space optimization and make-to-ship strategies instead of store strategies.
- Partner with US manufacturing and quality teams on rehandles and improvements.
- Collaborate with purchasing on vendor negotiations, including shipping and freight terms.
- Oversee building and equipment maintenance, ensuring proper upkeep of warehouse facilities and equipment.
- Ensure customer compliance regarding packaging, sizes, labels, wraps, and freight carrier requirements.
- Drive cost optimization efforts in packaging and freight.
Qualifications:
- 10-15+ years of experience in distribution center management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of successfully leading warehouse operations, with expertise in ocean freight, domestic shipping, and 3PL management.
- Strong experience in lean process improvement and warehouse modernization initiatives.
- Excellent people leadership skills with a focus on team development and collaboration.
- Exceptional communication skills, both within the organization and with distribution center staff.
- Experience working with demand planning, IT, and sales teams to optimize operations and forecasting.
- Knowledge of customer compliance standards, including packaging, labeling, and freight carrier requirements.
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations, equipment management, and maintenance.
WestPoint Home is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against applicants for employment in any manner prohibited by federal, state and local law.
WestPoint Home participates in the E-Verify program. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview and view the Right to Work Poster and Notice of E-Verify Participation.