Senior Automation Operations Manager

Milwaukee Tool

  • Olive Branch, Montana
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    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. Develop and manage continuous improvement and cost savings projects, accountable to coordinate cross-functional resources, as well as monitoring, meeting, and reporting project deliverables.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOlive Branch, Montana

    Description

    Sr. Distribution Manager
    Location, MS: Olive Branch, MS

    Job Description:

    The Sr. Distribution Manageris responsible for safety, 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, LTL and parcel shipments. Direct responsibility for all facets of the operation on an off-shift including management of multiple first-line supervisors and hundreds of hourly employees. 

     

    You'll also 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 TOOLS you'll bring 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 great perks and 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.

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