Sr Distribution Manager

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. 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.