2nd Shift Distribution Center Manager

Fred's Pharmacy is America’s favorite hometown discount store. Our vision is to “Put a Smile on Every Customer’s Face.” To achieve this goal, we’re always searching for the right people to become team members.

Responsible for coordinating and managing all warehouse activities on a daily basis including the receiving, warehousing, shipping and delivery of product in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.

• Supervises and coordinates the unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments.
• Verifies required inbound/outbound paperwork insuring that all products are properly counted.
• Insures the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment.
• Participates in establishing work schedules and ensures that the schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area and assists in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse.
• Ensures total adherence to all Federal statutes regarding warehouse operation including OSHA regulations.
• Coordinates and/or checks in product returns and updates inventory balances on hand.
• Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment and prepares work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
• Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with such activities as production, sales, records control, and purchasing.
• Participates in planning personnel safety and warehouse protection activities.
• Insures the accuracy of all shipping documents -- gathers and maintains all data records relative to shipping activities.
• Assist in the screening of new hire warehouse personnel and issues work assignments.
• Provides training for new warehouse teammates.
• Coordinates all preparation and distribution of documentation pertaining to worker accidents.
• May be responsible for off-site warehouse and equipment leasing.
• May be responsible for night picking/packing operations including Just In Time packing, labeling, cart packing, etc. Performs additional duties as directed.

Knowledge of Skills:

• Over five years (up to and including) ten years in warehouse environment.
• Functional knowledge of distribution industry.
• Financial management skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Customer service oriented.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED can be acceptable if candidate possess at least 4 years of experience in a supervisory role in warehouse or distribution center environment.