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The Distribution Manager is responsible for ensuring daily efficient, accurate, and timely warehouse operations. These operations include workers' safety, receiving, storage, order picking, shipping, inventory management, and warehouse facility (space) management. This position will support a safe working environment in the area of responsibility at all times. In addition, they will correct or report unsafe acts or conditions through appropriate channels of resolution. This role will perform accident investigations, complete required paperwork, and perform necessary follow-up as required.

The Distribution Manager is the primary managerial contact with the Warehouse Supervisor. The Distribution Manager will help set the tone of conduct regarding employees' attitudes toward their work. The supervisor’s attitude toward the employees, personality, leadership capability, technical competence, and focus on continual improvement will help determine their success.

An important function of the Distribution Manager is the proper scheduling and utilization of people to result in optimum productivity (e.g., sensible use of overtime). The Warehouse Supervisor II will provide regular feedback, including discipline and documentation where appropriate, of individual and group performance.

The Distribution Manager will also manage administrative responsibilities, including organizing, scheduling, and dispatching daily work assignments, staging space, and dock facilities to maximize efficient material flow.

Essential Functions:

+ Planning – responsible for balancing the resources of warehouse space, equipment, and time with customer demand. This medium-term planning includes pick location and storage zone profiling, yard management, and identification of equipment and labor requirements in advance of their actual need.-

+ Communicate & document employee expectations and assess employee performance. Provide coaching and development opportunities and administer disciplinary action up to and including termination if needed. Will be required to assist in the evaluation and selection process of hiring hourly employees.

+ Oversee the training of warehouse employees to ensure they receive adequate training prior to operating forklifts and any other motorized equipment, ensuring they follow the standard operating procedures and work instructions.

+ Inventory Management – ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all inventory balances and data records, reconciling SAP as needed. This is accomplished by the training and counseling of employees when necessary to properly record inventory transactions. It also includes administering the cycle count program and investigating discrepancies and errors.

+ Continuous Improvement – serving on and leading employee project teams within the plant and at times, with sister plants, as well as education and training efforts to upgrade personal skills along with those of the warehouse employees. Areas of process improvement opportunity include shipment accuracy, warehouse damage, and picking efficiency.

+ Other duties as assigned.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or a similar discipline is preferred.-

+ 2-5 years of Warehouse Supervisory experience.-

+ Experience with SAP and Inventory Management.

+ Union experience is highly preferred.

+ Know and understand the quality and safety policies.

+ Complete all quality and safety training required for the specific position.

+ Follow all quality and safety rules and procedures, and remind others.

+ Commit to addressing and reporting any unsafe condition or quality issue immediately.

+ Be empowered and speak up when unsafe behaviors are observed, or quality issues arise and to not place blame while investigating these issues.

_Travel: 20% = 4 full days of travel per month or 50 full days per year.-_

At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products-make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) .

Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose,- **“Making-the World a Better Home."**

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected] .

Certain states require pay information to be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve their daily lives for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position, which is $102,000 to $158,000 per year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 7 % of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position is $109,140 to $169,060. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and, by nature, can vary based on company and individual performance, and are not guaranteed.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

+ Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

+ Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

+ Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

+ LiveWell Wellness Program

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

+ Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

+ 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan

+ Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

+ Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.

+ Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Group Legal

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Auto and Home Insurance

+ Pet Insurance and Discounts

+ Back-up Child and Elder Care

+ PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

+ Volunteer Day