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About the Role

The Regional Manager is a strategic role overseeing multiple agricultural product Regional Distribution Centers (RDCs). This position leads and develops teams to improve forklift operations, order fulfillment performance, and workforce effectiveness through strategic labor and staffing initiatives. As a key cultural leader, this role champions the organization's vision, values, and processes, providing coaching and mentorship to leaders to ensure a consistent, high-performing culture.

Responsibilities

Establish, oversee, and continuously optimize RDC-level performance and productivity standards.
Ensure consistent measurement, accountability, and alignment with business needs across all RDCs.
Maintain high levels of accuracy and customer service.
Collaborate with site level Managers to ensure consistent practices and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensure RDCs execute tasks in accordance with the Regional Manager team’s guidance and direction.
Drive a culture of accountability centered around safety as a number one priority.
Ensure a clean and organized working environment.
Partner with the Director of Operations and Training Regional Manager to support hiring, training, and development programs.
Partner with the corporate leadership team to serve as a key contributor in long-term strategic planning.
Step into Site Manager role short-term to lead & run an RDC during the hiring and onboarding of a new Site Manager.
Be available via phone and Teams to assist RDC leaders to troubleshoot issues.
Participate in weekly teams calls with RDC staff and report on operational efficiency, productivity goals, and staffing needs.
Travel monthly to other RDCs to provide training, inspection, and review of processes.
Complete a Site Visit Report after each visit.

Requirements

10+ years of leading a distribution center or manufacturing plant.
An agriculture background is an advantage.
Leadership & management skills: ability to lead, assign work, and motivate teams to deliver exceptional performance.
Knowledge and experience using SAP R3 is a plus or deep understanding of other WMS systems or inventory-based ERP systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong sense of time management.
Ability to work Monday-Friday.
Ability to travel 25% November to May.

Skills

Performance management
Leadership development
Driving standards and disciplines
Forklift operations
Order fulfillment performance
Workforce effectiveness
Strategic labor and staffing initiatives
Coaching
Mentorship
Safety
Hiring
Training
Development
Strategic planning
Troubleshooting
Operational efficiency
Productivity goals
Staffing needs
Lean Six Sigma
Business Process Management (BPM)
Data Analytics

Location

Virtual
RDC
Corporate office

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years

Salary/Compensations

Competitive pay

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Company vehicle
EAP Program
Pet Insurance

About the Company

Southshore Companies is a privately held third-party logistics provider dedicated to delivering best-in-class customer service through safe, efficient operations.
Our team is committed to operational excellence, prioritizing the safety of our employees while serving as a reliable, adaptable partner to our customers.
We foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Equal Opportunity

Southshore Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, arrest record, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.