Distribution Unit Manager

Who we are and what we value:

ECMD is 100% employee owned with a mission to improve the lives of our employees. Founded by innovative entrepreneurs who created the modern building materials global supply chain, their passion and integrity remain the fabric of our culture. ECMD's culture is rooted in small-town, rural, southern values…we keep it real, honest, and down to earth.

ECMD partners with big-box retail and pro lumber yards customers nationwide to provide a world-class supply chain to builders, remodelers, finish carpenters, and consumers with the materials needed to complete simple projects to dream houses. By leveraging technology and the team's passion for its customers, ECMD has built a strategic integrated portfolio of 8 operating divisions: EastCoast Mouldings, Klumb Forest Products, Crown Heritage Stairs, ECMD Distribution, Arndt & Herman Building Products, Clifton Moulding Co., Madison Lumber and Falls City Lumber.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Distribution Unit Manager is responsible for the scheduling, organization, and directing of the warehouse business unit on a daily basis.  This person is responsible for meeting shipping schedules, picking and shipping orders accurately, maintaining an efficient work rate, and the maintenance of the equipment and facilities at the distribution unit.  The Distribution Unit Manager is also responsible for the hiring, training, and directing of the distribution crewmember personnel.

1. Responsible for the daily operations of the assigned business unit within the distribution center.
2. Responsible for meeting schedules after receiving customer orders in order to ensure customer satisfaction with delivery reliability.
3. Trains and manages distribution unit employees to enable them to meet shipping goals in a timely and efficient manner.
4. Ensures through the distribution unit personnel that products shipped meet customer specifications with a minimum of freight damage and wrong orders shipped.
5. Responsible for the progressive discipline of the distribution unit employees ensuring a productive warehouse labor force.
6. Ensures that the distribution unit material handling equipment and other tools are properly  serviced and maintained.
7. Responsible for training and implementation of employee safety programs in order to have a safe workplace.
8. Prepares and reports with paperwork and/or computers to track required distribution unit goals and objectives.
9. Ensures the distribution unit personnel are maintaining the high standards of good house-keeping and organization throughout the distribution unit area.
10. Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
11. Employees must proficiently read, speak and understand English.

Requirements:

1. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
2. Possess a good attitude and behavioral skills.
3. Work alone in the responsibility of directing and training others.
4. Self-motivated and have initiative.
5. Work weekends, and holidays when necessary.
6. Meet daily goals of the distribution unit doing as much follow up as needed.

Physical Demands:

1.  Lift and carry loads up to 75 pounds.
2.  Stand, walk, bend, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch kneel, push/pull material, and operate material handling equipment as required.              
3.  Frequently use both feet and both hands.
4.  Firm grasping and fine manipulation with both hands as necessary.

  Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bereavement Leave 
• Other benefits include access to medical, dental, vision, life and disability starting after 90 days
• 401k
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)