Warehouse and Distribution Manager Job at MJ Recruiters, Kansas City, MO

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  • MJ Recruiters
  • Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Warehouse and Distribution Manager

Greater Kansas City, MO area (South of Kansas City)

Salary dependent on years of experience plus 15% bonus potential, profit sharing, GREAT 401K match, excellent vacation and benefits day one of employment!

📌 Continue to grow your career at a company that always has you in mind for your next step

📌 Improvements have been made at the site, including capital and facility investments

📌 Teamwork really makes the dream work here...this plant has a solid leader and a cohesive, supportive team all focused on the same goal - WINNING

📌 Benefits are premier and include BONUS and PROFIT SHARING , great vacation and 401K match

📌 The plant is poised for success and growth and you can be at the heart of it, leading the warehouse and distribution efforts

📌 Sleep better at night knowing that you are working in a recession-proof industry

If you have overseen direct and indirect reports with at least five years of experience overseeing distribution and warehousing...your next opportunity is waiting for you!

Fast-paced manufacturing company is seeking a Warehouse and Distribution Manager to lead the site warehouse and distribution efforts for a 24/7 operation with direct and indirect reports. As the Warehouse and Distribution Manager, you will report to the Plant Manager and will have Supervisors reporting to you. Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Logistics & Compliance: Oversee accurate, on-time shipping/receiving and ensure strict adherence to customs and tariff regulations.
  • Operations Strategy: Optimize warehouse performance and resource allocation using innovative practices and demand forecasting.
  • Team Leadership: Direct staff training, foster a collaborative culture, and build a flexible organization to meet changing demands.
  • Financial Management: Monitor budgets, analyze expenditures to increase profit, and negotiate supplier contracts.
  • Facility & Quality Control: Maintain safety standards for dangerous goods and oversee the maintenance of warehouse equipment and vehicles.
  • Issue Resolution: Coordinate with other sites for seamless product flow and resolve customer or shipper complaints.

Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, be able to hold others accountable and enjoy finding ways to make processes better. Although more initially, individuals should enjoy spending up to 15-20% of their time on the floor, supporting a 24/7 operation.

The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision) day one of employment, profit sharing and 15% bonus potential, short-term and long-term disability, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and tuition reimbursement.

REQUIREMENTS for the Warehouse and Distribution Manager:

1. Bachelor's degree, ideally in a related field

2. Minimum of 5-10 years of similar warehouse, distribution and/or logistics management experience

3. Passion for supporting a safety first mentality

4. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports

5. Experience completing CI functions, including scrap reductions, improving line efficiencies, etc.

6. Supervision experience in non-union work environments

7. Experience working with a WMS system

8. Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. Experience supporting a manufacturing site

2. ERP experience

3. Lean Certification

4. Willing to relocate in the future for promotional opportunities

Why work for this organization:

📌 Company supplies a diverse, recession-proof product line to multiple industries

📌 EXCELLENT benefits, including 401K, profit sharing and bonus potential

📌 No layoffs in the last 20+ years

📌 Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvements and Lean initiatives

📌 You will have your own office, right next to the Plant Manager

📌 Million dollar investments have been made to the plant

📌 Work with a cohesive management team; there is a lot going RIGHT at this plant!

📌 FREE product giveaways; save money on items that you use daily

📌 Relocation is available

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Greater Kansas City, Missouri area; a relocation package is offered for candidates meeting the requirements of the job.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Relocation, Relocation package, Sleeping nights, Flexible hours,

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