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, Clfton Moulding Co., Madison Lumber and Falls City Lumber.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Distribution Unit Manager is responsible for leading the DC crew member’s daily operations activity to ensure goals are met to exceed customer expectations

Essential Functions:

• Meet daily goals for receiving inventory, picking and shipping orders accurately plus cycle counts
• Drive productivity to improve profitability, reduce waste, and manage expenses
• Develop a safety culture that prioritizes employee safety and meets corporate objectives
• Create a clean and well-organized warehouse environment
• Ensure all maintenance of the equipment is performed on time
• Responsible for the hiring, training, and directing of the distribution crewmembers
• Lead by example, focusing on the well-being and growth of DC employees, fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and mutual support
• Encourage open communication, active listening, and problem-solving across all levels of staff
• Create an environment that motivates employees to perform at their best while prioritizing their personal and professional development
• Meet company objectives for turnover, retention and recruiting
• Act as a problem solver for business challenges, operational inefficiencies, or employee-related issues
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations

Requirements:

• Significant experience in DC management or operations within the building materials or distribution industries
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating hourly crew members
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a track record of building and developing a safety culture and high-performing teams
• Lift and carry loads up to 75 pounds
• Problem solver, able to quickly solve issues, and offer improvement ideas
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Regular and punctual attendance and ability to work weekends and holidays when necessary
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and push and pull
• Requires ordinary conversation, hearing, and visual acuity

Benefits:

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