DC Operations Manager: Strategy, Cost Control & Growth

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health, dental and vision plans

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and facilities

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Distribution Center Department Manager to lead a defined area within our DC, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient operations. This role requires cross-training and developing a high-performing team.

You will manage receiving, material movement, shipping, inventory control, and safety in compliance with regulations. Collaboration with IE/IT is essential for hardware and software systems, and budgetary responsibility is included.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field preferred with more than five years of progressive supervisory or professional experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy.
• Experience with current WMS, RF and ERP technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to interpret procedures and data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Dept. provides accurate, prompt deliveries to internal and external customers.
• Provide direction for all Dept. functions: receiving, material movement, domestic and foreign freight, picking, packing, shipping, and supplies purchasing.
• Maintain budgetary compliance and analyze costs for reductions.
• Collaborate with Continuous Improvement Manager and DC Engineers on capital improvements.
• Coordinate with IT/IE to ensure hardware, software, barcode scanners, conveyors, and printers function properly.
• Maintain department metrics for customer service, quality, and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

WMS

RF Scanners

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Distribution Center Department Manager to lead a defined area within our DC, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient operations. This role requires cross-training and developing a high-performing team.

You will manage receiving, material movement, shipping, inventory control, and safety in compliance with regulations. Collaboration with IE/IT is essential for hardware and software systems, and budgetary responsibility is included.