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MANAGER-DISTRIBUTION - Supply Chain/Logistics/Transportation
Georgia Pacific Corporation
Georgia Pacific Corporation
 
Job Location: USA USA-Georgia-SAVANNAH-GA
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Supply Chain/Logistics/Transportation
MANAGER-DISTRIBUTION - 019773

Description

Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible, and economically sound. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world`s leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America.
 

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC is seeking a Distribution Manager to join our team at the Savannah, GA facility. The Distribution Manager will be expected to safely organize, set up and prepare on time delivery of product to the plant customers; strive for perfection and maintaining a high standard of safety, quality, inventory accuracy, housekeeping and productivity within the shipping department. The ideal candidate for this position is detail oriented, possesses excellent communication, written and problem solving skills, as well as the ability to follow specific guidelines and processes. Candidates must be self-motivated, able to prioritize, and work under pressure. The Distribution Manager will provide expertise to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
o Lead and mentor employees to apply Market-Based Management (MBM) in ways that are consistent with Georgia-Pacifics Guiding Principles
o Develop and cultivate an open challenge culture
o Develop departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that drive value and support for the Gypsum vision
o Ensure all employees are working in a safe manner by developing a culture where employees address unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors and participate and make suggestions for improvement
o Manage a one-shift operation in a non-union manufacturing environment
o Responsible for Kronos timekeeping and scheduling of hourly employees within the shipping department
o Advanced level knowledge of shipping/receiving processes, inventory control, motor transportation, and warehouse distribution
o Manage warehouse inventory and placement of in-house goods, as well as for an off-site storage location
o Daily and monthly reconciliation of warehouse inventory
o Communicate financial shipping issues to the plant controller
o Work with motor carriers to ensure on-time deliveries
o Work with the GP Transportation Group to ensure the most efficient common carrier is used
o Communicate gaps and opportunities with carriers, sales, the logistics group, and in-house contractors
o Manage the flow of rail for inbound/outbound freight by communicating not only with the rail logistics group, but also with the railroad

Basic Qualifications:
o Bachelors degree or five years manufacturing supervisory experience in logistics/warehouse/shipping
o Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:
o Bachelors degree in Supply Chain or Logistics
o Two (2) years of supervisory experience
o Knowledge or experience with managing a continuous improvement process
o Logistical knowledge of truck and rail shipments, customer service, and/or or accounting

FLSA Classification:
The Distribution Manager position is a salaried exempt role.




Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
 



Job Category: Supply Chain/Logistics/Transportation
Location: USA USA-Georgia-SAVANNAH-GA
Company: Georgia-Pacific LLC
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Regular














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