Distribution Center Manager - Velux : Job Details

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air. The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. Alongside the rest of our values, courage and mutual respect define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world. The primary purpose of this position is to directly manage the operations and development of the distribution center. This includes building up a well skilled and motivated team and collaborating with the relevant departments in VELUX to secure the best business results. Primary Functions:

• Development of the distribution team with an aim to have a motivated, loyal team who is able to work efficiently. This includes all employee related activities including safety, selection, training, development, and performance evaluation.
• Day to day management of the shipping and receiving team as well as delivery route truck drivers.
• Performance management: Drive continuous improvements and support daily problem solving to reach KPI targets (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost).
• Responsibility for annual budgeting of expenses and performance to budget.
• Management of the inventory control operations including physical inventory processes.
• Responsibility for maintaining the building, property and equipment.

Starting Monthly Salary: $6500 - $8130 Compensation based on the skills and experience of the candidate. Qualifications:

• An Associates Degree is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience in shipping and receiving preferred.
• Must possess the ability to successfully lead a team. Applied experience in Supervision or a leadership role would be beneficial.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers.
• Applied computer skills in MS Office is a must. Proficiency in ERP system transactions preferred. A working knowledge of RF Smart, data collection system, would be beneficial.
• Experience in physical inventory control processes is required.
• Certified Forklift experience is required.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple project simultaneously.
• Must present a positive and professional appearance.
• Must possess an overall good work record and desire to work in a team environment.
• Must be capable of lifting/reaching/stooping/climbing with weights up to 50 lbs.
• Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations, and policies provided in employee handbooks, on company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.

Company Benefits: Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include:

• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Prescription Drug Card Program
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Cancer Protection Plan
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Assistance Program
• Vacation Day Program
• Sick Day Program
• Service Recognition Program
• Performance Incentive Programs
• And Much More

Equal Opportunity Employer VELUX is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required. E-Verify VELUX uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.