Foundation Wellness Hiring for Distribution Manager at Wadsworth, OH Full Time

Trusted for 85 years, Foundation Wellness, a manufacturer of branded and custom-engineered health and wellness products is seeking an experienced Distribution Manager to lead our Distribution Center in Wadsworth, OH. We are looking for a person who thrives in a fast paced pick, pack and ship warehouse environment.

What we offer

• Great Workplace Culture: Recipient of the Top Workplace award 8 years in a row
• Excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision coverage available on day one; 401K match, company-paid life insurance, etc
• Generous paid time off including 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

The Opportunity

• An eye for safety, this person will ensure safety compliance, workplace cleanliness and organization
• Lead the Distribution Center in meeting/exceeding, daily, weekly, and monthly KPI targets
• Facilitate projects that will advance the organization forward including the implementation of a cycle count program to eliminate annual physical inventory
• Coach and mentor Supervisors and Team Members to grow with the company
• Work cross-functionally with Customer Service, Operations, Sales, Marketing, IT, and Supply Chain to improve company-wide processes and the customer experience
• Be the subject matter expert for the Inventory Management System and partner with IT on improvements/enhancements
• Analyze shipping volumes to make decisions that will reduce cost, including negotiation with vendors (UPS, Fed-Ex, Motor Freight)
• Look for opportunities for Continuous Improvement within the department to improve processes, layout, flow, and efficiency

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or 10 or more years of related experience and/or training (or combination of education and experience)
• Knowledge and experience using ERP and Inventory Management software, UPS/Fed-Ex Systems, and other distributions systems, racking and technology
• Strong understanding of various freight methods and associated costs
• Excellent people leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects to completion within their department

Foundation Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Foundation Wellness is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Foundation Wellness are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Foundation Wellness will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Foundation Wellness encourages applicants of all ages.