Job Description

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Manager of the Distribution Center to lead operations for our facility, ensuring optimal productivity and cost-effectiveness in serving C.H. Robinson branch customers. In this pivotal role, you'll lead day-to-day warehouse operations, managing employee and contract labor procedures, and overseeing tasks from inbound receiving, including consolidation, to cross-docking, production, inventory management, procurement, quality control, and food safety protocols. Your ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization will be essential as you provide guidance and leadership to our dedicated Supervisors and collaborate with branch customer account management and sourcing teams to ensure accountability. If you're a leader who can steer operations with passion and purpose, we invite you to apply today and contribute to C.H. Robinson’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence!

The deadline for internal applications is Friday, March 15th, end of day.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and educate Distribution Center staff on the Distribution Center Model vision, guiding principles, and strategy
• Develop and maintain expertise in fresh supply inventory, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing productivity
• Establish and maintain metrics for evaluating operational and economic performance in receiving, shipping, inventory, production, and service level offerings
• Ensure timely product delivery in line with quality, condition, and food safety protocols while overseeing the procurement of essential supplies, packaging, and raw materials
• Operate cost-consciously to achieve budget objectives
• Review equipment preventative maintenance schedules and work orders
• Reinforce a culture of safety throughout the facility ensuring safety and sanitation schedules comply with HAACP, OSHA, and Primus Inspection Standards
• Work with leadership to develop and execute standard operating procedures, conducting gap analysis as needed
• Identify and address areas for improvement by making recommendations and implementing approved changes, utilizing root cause problem-solving techniques to drive process improvement
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment while driving a culture of open communication and continuous improvement
• Contribute to talent recruitment, selection, promotion, and development, supporting employees in achieving their career goals aligned with individual and organizational objectives
• Define and implement employee role accountabilities and expectations, manage performance, and provide coaching and mentoring to foster growth

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse, distribution center, or manufacturing operations
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading and managing teams
• Knowledge of efficient and safe warehousing practices
• Proficient computer skills
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire high-performing teams
• Proven history of delivering detail-oriented, accurate, and organized results under pressure
• Demonstrated capacity to operate in an entrepreneurial, multi-task environment
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)
• Prescription drug coverage
• Enhanced Fertility benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid and floating holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Charitable Giving Match Program
• 401(k) with 6% company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE page.

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

Standing out among the world’s largest logistics platforms, C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. For 100+ years, our global suite of services has innovated trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With 20 million shipments annually for 100,000 customers, and millions of dollars contributed to support causes that matter to us, our people and technology literally move the world.

As a FORTUNE 200 company, FORTUNE has also named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2022. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies in Minneapolis-St. Paul 2021. And we’re not stopping there... Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world.