Sr Manager Distribution
Job Description:
Group Manager- Distribution (W -Shift) (6:00am- 6:00pm)
Location: Olive Branch, MS
WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide…
Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
Your Role on Our Team :
The Sr. Distribution Manager is 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. Directly 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 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 3 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
The 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
Experience in an automated distribution center preferred
Working Conditions:
Manufacturing
We provide these great perks and benefits:
Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
Generous 401 (K) savings plan
Education assistance
On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
And many more, check out our benefits site HERE (https://www.milwaukeetool.jobs/Benefits) .
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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