Our client, a leading ingredients manufacturer is searching for an experienced Distribution Center Manager to join their North Memphis TN team. We are seeking candidates with 5 years of leadership and change management experience in a distribution warehouse setting. Candidates with experience in perishable & FDA compliant facilities are highly desirable. Previous experience with ERP systems is an asset but not required. Experience with MS Office & Excel is required.
Position offers an excellent compensation range + a bonus, great company benefits and a culture that supports career advancement. Please apply today!
location: South Memphis, Tennessee
job type: Permanent
salary: $80,000 - 85,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: High School
responsibilities:
- Direct the full talent lifecycle, including strategic hiring, comprehensive onboarding, and ongoing professional development for drivers, customer service, and warehouse personnel.
- Implement rigorous evaluation frameworks and disciplinary protocols to ensure high-level accountability and operational excellence.
- Manage branch P&L with a focus on payroll optimization, invoice accuracy, and fuel/mileage efficiency.
- Lead vendor negotiations and manage carrier expenses to maximize margin without compromising service quality.
- Uphold the highest industry standards, ensuring full compliance with FDA, BRC, and GMP requirements.
- Lead the facility through AIB audits and oversee the implementation of Food Safety Initiatives and Alchemy Training modules.
- Serve as the primary safety officer, conducting monthly warehouse inspections and facilitating quarterly safety summits for the driving team.
- Oversee DOT compliance, HOS monitoring, and licensing.
- Administer fuel program and lead investigations into violations or accidents to minimize organizational liability.
- Manage branch stock levels through sophisticated min/max modeling, lot rotation (FEFO/FIFO), and damage mitigation strategies.
- Supervise routing efficiency and ensure all individual customer specifications and delivery requirements are met with precision.
- Act as the project lead for internal system upgrades and the automation of certificates of analysis.
- Design and deploy sample kits and specialized training programs to enhance brand consistency.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Manager
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: High School (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
