Job Title: Distribution Manager Job Location: Acworth, Georgia Salary: Salary to be discussed 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. Essential duties and responsibilities include: 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 culture/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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The below requirements may be substituted for an equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job competencies include: Business Acumen: knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. Functional skills include: 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. Must have a general understanding of mechanical and mathematical skills. Must have a working knowledge of basic principles of food manufacturing (including Good Manufacturing Practices) and warehouse/distribution operations. Must have Warehouse Management System knowledge. Microsoft Office experience required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). PeopleSoft, Kronos experience preferred. Must have a working knowledge of FIFO system. Full-Time Corporate, Distribution Center, Print and Promotion team members are eligible to participate in the following programs: Health, Future and Life Benefits, Health Plan, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays Paid Sick Time, 401(K) Plan, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance Program, Group Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Travel. Requirements: Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum Experience: 36 Months Special Requirements: This job does not have any special requirements. Return Click here to Apply
