Job description

The Distribution Manager manages all aspects of the warehouse and distribution operation within the Quality Control Center (QCC) to ensure adherence to all quality assurance programs, meets plant productivity goals, develops leadership skills in self and direct report team, while creating a safe working environment according to PJFS standards. This position ensures excellence in customer service through product availability, accurate loads within specified delivery/dispatch windows to Papa John's restaurants.

Critical Ingredients:

• Maintain a high level of productivity through on-the-job training, measurement and follow-up.
• Perform weekly inventory counts to ensure adequate product supply; order product from selected vendors as needed.
• Monitor daily distribution of all products, including accurate records of all transactions, purchase orders, packing slips, restaurant invoices, debit/credit memos and inventory count.
• Partner with transportation team to drive supply chain cost reduction opportunities/solutions.
• Drive productivity standards by analyzing metrics surrounding key performance indicators. Recommend/implement ways to improve performance.
• Function as a key member on the QCC Leadership Team, maintaining positive peer relationships/teamwork in leading and demonstrating Papa John’s Core values while ensuring daily business and customer service objectives are achieved.
• Manage departmental budget, including all metric performance and payroll
• Manage the overall leadership in safety awareness and performance in the department and throughout the QCC.
• Effectively manage labor through planning, scheduling, and assessment of operational needs.
• Maintain an organized, efficient and sanitary warehouse and loading dock area to exceed PJFS quality standards.
• Manage & develop distribution team by conducting regularly scheduled meetings, timely performance reviews and effectively resolving performance issues.
• Act as liaison with In-Bound Transportation Manager to resolve problems with delivery, order accuracy, supply, invoicing and rejections of in-bound freight.
• Lead and participate in system wide cross-functional teams and taskforces.
• Establish department goals and objectives in alignment with PJ Food Service QCC and Company goals.
• Ensure compliance with PJFS Safety standards, Sanitation and HACCP policies & procedures, federal, state and local regulations (OSHA, FDA, DOL) and all Papa John’s International, Inc., policies & procedures.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. An equivalent combination of experience and training may substitute for any of the listed position qualification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Able to effectively communicate and provide verbal and written direction in English required.
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift and manual/electric pallet jacks.
• General understanding of mechanical and mathematical skills required.
• Working knowledge of basic principles of food manufacturing (including Good Manufacturing Practices) and warehouse/distribution operations.
• Warehouse Management System knowledge.
• Microsoft Office experience required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• PeopleSoft, Kronos experience preferred.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree or equivalent experience in industrial/food manufacturing preferred.
• 3 years progressive management experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and audits required, i.e., FDA audits, HACCP, etc.
• Formal continuous improvement methodology (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TQM, etc.) preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Occasional travel required.
• 24/7 on call availability required.
• Must have flexibility to work all shifts as necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse distribution: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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