Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DENSO is a leading company in the logistics sector, seeking a Senior Manager for Regional Warehouse Operations. This role involves leading all warehouse and distribution activities, ensuring efficient movement of materials, and developing strategies for operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Plans, directs, and monitors all areas of a warehouse which can include materials planning, inventory control, storage, shipping, receiving and/or repacking and returned goods activities so that the organization has access to the inputs, materials, goods, and services it needs for its current and future operations. Creates short to long-term objectives and strategies for assigned areas of responsibility
- Develops and implements materials handling procedures; monitors the cost and effectiveness of activities to optimize resources, prioritizes spending and achieves volume, timeliness, reliability, and safety standards
- Interprets inventory requests, production schedules, orders, and other documents to co-ordinate materials handling activities with the organization's current and anticipated demand for goods and materials
- Liaises with functional or operational area managers (e.g., in sales, production, or engineering) to ensure that the supply of materials meets their current and future needs
- Creates operating budgets and capital budgets with other leadership team members. Manages department expense budget. Participates in the business planning and budgeting process. Develops short and long-term cost containment/reduction strategies
- Has indirect responsibility of the Quality operations and staff onsite
- Manages the transition of new customers to the facility
- Assists the Director with network reporting, presentations and strategy
- Collaborates with Sales and IT to drive future kaizen direction
- Performs Human Resources activities including tracking of time and attendance, associate counseling, scheduling, evaluating work performance and assisting in skill development
- Fosters high morale and teamwork by supporting the activities of subordinates through daily interaction and one on one contact
- Provide oversight and coordination with Quality functions to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction
- Develop high-performing teams through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and employee development
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of warehouse, distribution center, or logistics operations experience
- 7+ years of progressive people leadership experience managing supervisors, managers, and/or large hourly workforces
- Demonstrated experience leading warehouse operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Experience managing inventory control, shipping, receiving, materials planning, and distribution functions
- Proven ability to develop operational strategies and execute continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing operating budgets, capital expenditures, and cost reduction initiatives
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with multiple business functions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools
- Experience within an automotive warehousing environment
- Experience utilizing Oracle EBS (Enterprise Business Suite)
- Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certification/experience
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- 401K with 4% Company Match
- Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
- FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
- Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
- Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
- Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.
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