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ID
#13104454 -
Job type
Permanent -
Salary
$180,000 - $200,000 -
Source
Next Generation Recruitment and Staffing Agency -
Date
2021-04-09 -
Deadline
2021-06-08
Director, Distribution Center Design Engineering
Tennessee, Nashville, 37201 Nashville USAPermanent
Vacancy expired!
Summary:Director of Distribution Center DesignContract Logistics/Transportation Management Engineering
Exempt11/19/14The Director of Distribution Center Design is responsible for significant contribution to success of new business by managing an engineering team and leading design of new warehouses to meet scope, timeline, budget and customer requirements. Design package may include facility layouts, material handling equipment designs, storage media designs, process designs, slotting and pick path analyses, warehouse management systems and warehouse controls system requirement definitions, capacity plans with noted constraints, warehouse utilization studies, and labor models and staffing plans.Job Duties:Primary Duties• Develops tactical strategies and leads team through project lifecycle to design distribution centers, including high volume facilities, ensuring timely project delivery, cost control and customer satisfaction• Leads development of data driven designs by analyzing client order, SKU and storage data• Conducts gap analysis and ensures issues are resolved• Identifies risks and mitigation plans to reduce exposure and risk on project; communicates such to executives• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities• Ensures team supports designs with data and calculations• Serves as liaison between customer and company for design projects• Provides guidance and development to team members, fosters a culture of excellence to facilitate increased revenue and customer satisfaction• Serves as expert on material handling equipment and storage media selection, process design and preferred methods, and slotting and sequencing• Examines and validates deliverables prepared by team before delivering to the customer and implementation team• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors and customers• Supports business development by assisting in pursuits of new business and providingoperational expertise and systems knowledge• Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor• Researches and maintains knowledge of emerging industry practice• Other duties as required and assignedRequirementsEducation and Experience:• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Business Management from accredited institution• Minimum 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination education and experience• Must have strong knowledge of warehouse design, material handling equipment and storage media technologies, pick methodology, work measurement, labor management, slotting, and warehouse value added services (i.e., kitting and price labeling)• Excellent analytical/problem solving capabilities and presentation skills required.• Prior supervisory/management experience required.• Must be able to travel up to 20%• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD• Knowledge of warehousing, logistics, and operations• Experience with WMS / TMS systems a plus• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) required, knowledge of Red Prairie / JDA WLM is a plus.• Operations experience preferred.Essential Skills:• Knowledge of velocity, inventory, and cube analysis• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,oral, or diagram form• Superior problem solving, analytical, and organization skills• Ability to provide clear and direct communications with others, both verbally and in written form• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage own work. Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.Vacancy expired!
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