Sr. Distribution Manager
Location, MS: Olive Branch, MS
Job Description:
TheSr. Distribution Manageris responsible forsafety, productivity and quality in a multi-site, high-volume distribution center. Ensures operations meets on-time shipping requirements for a large customer base via truckload,LTLand parcel shipments.Directresponsibility for allfacetsof the operation on an off-shift including management of multiple first-line supervisors and hundreds of hourly employees.
You'llalso be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
+ Embrace, demonstrate, and require Milwaukee Culture to be the most significant driver of daily operations and interactions
+ Manage a team of supervisors and managers to support facilities including inbound operations, picking, outbound operations and cycle counting
+ Develop and manage continuous improvement and cost savings projects, accountable to coordinate cross-functional resources, as well as monitoring, meeting, and reporting project deliverables
+ Prepare reports and statistics of on-time shipments, fill rate, shipment accuracy and safety
+ Build the skills of all Functional leaders and associates through hands-on interactions and personal mentoring in lean management tools, cultural change leadership and strategy deployment
+ Contribute to the design and improve new and existing process flows to meet increased annual demand
+ Manage multiple product flows to ensure on-time shipment of products
+ Ensure alignment across the organizational on safety and resource requirements for all projects as well as ensuring all changes are fully integrated
+ Provide feedback and insight to supervisors and hourly associates on a regular basis to facilitate continuous improvement and employee growth and development
+ Understand and adhere to all safety regulations and protocols.
+ Work closely with senior leadership team and support functions to improve processes and performance
+ Provide Innovative Solutions to facilitate problem solving
+ Build Organizational Capacity
What TOOLSyou'llbring with you:
+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; Quality Management; or Production & Operations Management
+ 5+ years leading distribution teams
+ Must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of distribution principals, WMS, and Automation Systems
+ Must demonstrate excellent analytical and logic thinking skills to understand and analyze complex business processes; and demonstrate skills in the understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Communication Tools, & Problem Solving
+ Must have excellent organizational skills and possess knowledge of production systems and techniques
+ Must have great verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
We provide these greatperksand benefits:
• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
_Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._