Overview
At Benjamin Moore, our success is attributable to the employees who dedicate their time and talents to the brand and exemplify our core values of openness, integrity, community, excellence, and safety. Benjamin Moore employees enjoy a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, career development options, business resource groups, and opportunities to come together and connect with colleagues. We facilitate growth, development, and purpose for all through an inclusive and engaging workplace.
Join us and be part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion while supporting locally owned stores in 65 countries.
Benjamin Moore has an opening for a Senior Distribution Center Manager. This role will lead The Clifton, New Jersey Distribution Center in pursuit of distributing our products with Operational Excellence, reporting to the Director of Distribution. The Senior DC Manager will be responsible for all aspects of managing the DC, including hiring and developing each DC management team member to execute order fulfillment and distribution of our products. The Sr. DC Manager will work closely with their direct reports, Operations Manager, and Supervisors to promote a safe workplace, drive consistent quality, coordinate distribution operations, and drive the continuous improvement process leading to operational excellence.
Responsibilities
1. Trust Building: Building a team environment where the employees feel safe and can do their best work. Leaders need to be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate.
2. Adaptability: The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.
3. Communication: The ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form.
4. Emotional Intelligence (Self Awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions, as well as emotions of others.
5. Conflict Resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner.
6. Time Management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one’s time effectively.
7. Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.
8. Creativity: The ability to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to problems.
9. Coaching Abilities: The skill for drawing out the best in others, knowing how to ask the right questions, listening well, empowering others, and guiding action plans.
10. Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, considering different perspectives and strengths.
11. Leadership: The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision or goal.
12. Empathy: Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person’s situation and perspective.
13. Cultural Competence: The ability to understand and appreciate diverse cultures, perspectives, and ways of thinking.
Partner with the EHSS Department to ensure each DC complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including all environmental, health, safety, and security programs.
Responsible for DC financial goals, capital investments, and P&L (budget plans) of the Distribution Center.
Measure financial performance metrics against the budget and establish the KPI of the Distribution Center, including staffing.
Foster and ensure cross-departmental communication between the distribution team and supporting departments, including a monthly Sales & Ops Meeting with the DC’s Area Sales Manager(s).
Facilitate regular meetings with assigned Operations Managers regarding the performance of their respective DC locations.
Manage and provide leadership for the Distribution Center, ensuring that everyone on your Leadership Team effectively engages their workforce.
Work with the Director of Distribution regarding distribution-wide strategic planning initiatives in addition to communication regarding DC-specific objectives.
Ensure the highest standards for product quality by working with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team and responsible for the creation of a Distribution Center-wide culture of CI utilizing CI Tools as well as Lean techniques around process re-engineering.
Responsible for meeting customer service expectations through maintaining effective relationships.
Develop performance standards for optimizing operations, customer satisfaction, and controlling costs.
Maintain written contingency plans to provide services in emergency situations.
Proactively source, validate, and implement new technology with the overall purpose of increasing efficiency and enhancing customer service.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Distribution.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related discipline in Operations is required; master's degree is highly desirable.
2. 10+ years of experience in DC Site Management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role of a Distribution Facility or Warehouse within the Consumer Products industry.
3. Prior multi-site management is desirable but not required.
4. Ability to manage multiple demands while maintaining strong communication skills both verbally and especially by email.
5. Experience working with Continuous Improvement principles like Kaizen, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, etc. is required.
6. Experience with Warehouse Management Systems, Transportation Systems, and Warehouse Slotting software.
7. Experience with private fleet management and retail delivery.
8. SAP experience is a plus, specifically SAP eWM.
9. Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience is strongly preferred. Experience in a fast-paced distribution environment is required.
10. The ability to work in a matrixed organization is essential.
11. Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels. Excellent people skills are a must.
12. Demonstrated ability to handle employee relations issues and facilitate conflict resolution. Establish a strong working partnership with HR.
13. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain positive morale and a highly engaged team.
Compensation Philosophy
At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to a competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits using external market data and internal comparisons to ensure our employees are compensated fairly and equitably.
Engagement, Inclusion + Social Impact
At Benjamin Moore, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive because it benefits our employees, customers, and community. We remain steadfast in our commitment to cultivating an environment where all are provided the tools and opportunities to thrive in the workplace.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans.
EOE
Benjamin Moore is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Pay Range
USD $121,900.00 - USD $170,700.00 /Yr.
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