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Reference #: 3156366 Pittston, PA Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service dental distributor in the United States is seeking an Interim Distribution Center Manager that will handle the daily operations of the warehouse including freight, shipping and receiving, returns and transfers. The Interim Distribution Center Manager will maintain high levels of accuracy in day-to-day operations, lead and develop the warehouse team and provide impeccable customer service to our clients. This will be a temporary role estimated to last anywhere from one to two years but could end at any time with proper notice due to changing business needs. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage by developing departmental team and individual goals and objectives for the warehouse area based on company objectives. Provide the appropriate follow-through on achievement and build in the appropriate accountabilities into the process. Manage productivity, accuracy and performance using relevant statistics. Effectively react to business conditions by prioritizing the work performed by warehouse associates. Oversee all training on equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, void fill machine, etc.) and assure appropriate associates are trained and training is documented. Maintain open communications within department and utilize, recommend, and/or approve constructive/progressive discipline as appropriate. Hold weekly meeting with employees to provide feedback and share company information. Develop new techniques and procedures to enable warehouse to operate more efficiently. Keeps job descriptions up-to-date. Work closely with purchasing to acquire packing materials and assure merchandise is stored and shipped under the proper conditions and routed correctly Negotiate with vendors to insure "best price" on products utilized in operations and seek new, improved materials to maximize efficiency. Manages an area "Quality" program to assure continuous reductions in errors which can result in unhappy customers. Interact with carriers (RPS, UPS, Comet, etc.) to reconcile bills, assist in negotiating contracts, settle disputes and assure proper delivery, etc. Ensure that orders are shipped out in a timely manner. * Oversees all hazardous materials training and insures appropriate associates are properly trained and training is documented. Assures all OSHA regulations are met or exceeded along with CFR and VAWD regulations. Ensure all OSHA and safety policies are enforced; monitor of temperature and humidity and functioning as intended. Assure all HAZMAT shipments are properly classified and packed according to IATA and CFR guidelines. Effectively promote growth of supervisor's management ability and overall knowledge through mentoring and continuing professional training. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Business Management or Logistics or equivalent education/experience Five plus years prior management experience in managing a warehouse/distribution facility Proven track record of successfully managing people to work as a "team" with a focus on Quality, productivity and attaining optimal levels of customer satisfaction Prior experience managing by objectives, goals and building in accountability to assure tasks are completed as required Prior pick/pack experience in a fast paced environment with inventory control knowledge with good communication skills Prior experience with budget development HAZMAT training; in-depth knowledge of MS Office software and WMS operation. Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service dental distributor in the United States, has remained in the family since 1930-a family that now includes our more than 30,000 customers and over 1,400 associates in 45 states. It's our mission to deliver success smile after smile. We provide more supply and equipment options than any other full-service distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services, including office design, equipment repai , practice coaching, financing and project management, wealth management and dental-specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 400 professionally trained sales representatives and over 300 factory-trained service technicians. Benco offers an excellent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan with health, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurances, a paid time off plan, a generous 401(k) retirement plan, and a company profit sharing plan.

Benco is enthusiastically committed to diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.