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| Post Date: | 10/23/09 | Company: | Owens & Minor |
| Compensation: | not given | Contact: | Russell Murphy |
| Job Type: | Full Time | Phone: | |
| Education: | 2 year degree | Fax: | |
| Experience: | 5 - 10 years | Mailing Address: | |
| Travel: | 25% | ||
| Reference: | IRC25212 | ||
| Company Profile: THE COMPANY: Owens & Minor, Inc., (NYSE: OMI - News) a FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is the leading distributor of national name-brand medical and surgical supplies and a healthcare supply chain management company. With a diverse product and service offering and distribution centers throughout the United States, the company serves hospitals, integrated healthcare systems, alternate care locations, group purchasing organizations, the federal government and consumers. Owens & Minor provides technology and consulting programs that enable healthcare providers to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in materials purchasing, improve inventory management and streamline logistics across the entire medical supply chain--from origin of product to patient bedside. The company also has established itself as a leader in the development and use of technology. For news releases, or for more information about Owens & Minor, visit the company Web site at www.owens-minor.com TEAMMATE CULTURE: -Working Philosophy- At O&M, people come first. We're focused on delivering the difference not only to our healthcare partners, but also to each other. To us, our teammates within the company are our customers, too. Walk inside our home office or one of our distribution centers nationwide. You'll feel the difference that sets us apart. At Owens & Minor, the atmosphere is open, friendly and team-oriented. We truly believe that the way we communicate among ourselves impacts the way we interact with our customers. That's why we schedule meetings every month with our company management and teammates for an open dialogue about key company initiatives and teammate concerns. That's why our leadership team visits our distribution centers throughout the year to meet with the teammates on every working shift. And that's why our teammate publications and Web-based communications provide important news about what is happening inside the company and in our industry. Owens & Minor is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Owens & Minor in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Owens & Minor, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Owens & Minor as a result of the referral or through other means. O&M recognizes and values the diversity of its teammates, customers and business partners. EOE/M/F/D/V Job Description: This position is for local residents only. Sorry, Visa / sponsorship not available. THE OPPORTUNITY: Distribution Center Manager Responsible for coordinating and managing all warehouse activities in a large distribution center including the receiving, warehousing, shipping and delivery of product in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives. This includes the hiring, developing and training of supervisory, warehouse and driver teammates. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Manages and coordinates the unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments. 2. Manages teammates that verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all products are properly counted. 3. Manages the distribution center transportation fleet including delivery expense, routing, DOT compliance, and hiring drivers. 4. Manages the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment. Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment and prepares work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement of equipment. 5. Establishes and manages work schedules and ensures that the schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly. 6. Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area and assists in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse. 7. Manages total adherence to all Federal and State statutes regarding warehouse operation including DOH, Board of Pharmacy, DOT, FDA and OSHA regulations. 8. Manages movement of products to storage areas with proper equipment and efficiently stacks and stores the merchandise in the appropriate area. 9. Responsible for inventory control by coordinating and/or checking in product returns and updates inventory balances on hand. Ensures all practices and procedures comply with audit requirements and meet operational standards. 10. Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with such activities as production, sales, records control, and purchasing. 11. Directs salvage of damaged or used material. 12. Supervises the accuracy of all shipping documents -- gathers and maintains all data records relative to shipping activities. 13. Screens and hires warehouse personnel and issues work assignments. Conducts, hires, develops, counsels, and provides training for new warehouse teammates. 14. Responsible for process improvement and process management of all inbound receiving, put-away, picking, shipping and inventory control. 15. Manages and develops supervisory staff that leads the warehouse teammates. 16. Maintains warehouse budget and controls spending for supplies, warehouse labor and transportation expense on a daily basis. 17. Performs additional duties as directed. Job Requirements: EDUCATION & FORMAL TRAINING: General knowledge of a variety of basic topics, such as math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc; college degree or equivalent required. WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of four to five years of large scope supervisory experience in a distribution center. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 1. Well Developed and Proven Leadership of Complex Business Operations. 2. Strategic Mindset with a Deep Functional Knowledge of the Distribution industry. 3. Healthcare Industry Experience is Strongly Preferred. 4. Exceptional Communication skills 5. Solid Financial Management skills 6. Flexibility With an Ability to Lead and work as part of a team 7. Customer First Focus |
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