Oversee daily distribution center operations to ensure efficient, productive, and safe performance, while meeting customer service and business objectives. Maintain optimal functionality of facilities and equipment, and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory directives.

Job Duties:

• Monitor financial and productivity metrics to achieve performance goals.
• Set standards for and supervise direct reports (Warehouse Manager and 2 team leads), as well as 55 indirect reports (warehouse associates).
• Manage staffing needs, including hiring, training, motivating, and disciplining employees as necessary.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Manager and Team Leaders to develop strategies and ensure all teams are aligned with customer needs.
• Supervise the Warehouse Manager and Returns department, conducting performance reviews and addressing any performance issues.
• Communicate with sales teams regarding inventory and shipping concerns, and represent the branch in interactions with vendors and other branches.
• Work with HR on payroll, hiring, terminations, and employee benefits.

Job Requirements:

• 5 to 10 years of experience managing a distribution center (shipping, receiving, and picking).
• At least two years of specialized training in warehouse management.
• Veterinary industry experience is a plus.
• Human Resources experience is desirable
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification is required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural manuals.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.