Director, Materials, Distribution & Logistics

Dover Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in vehicle service equipment is seeking a seasoned production leader for its Madison facility. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the Shipping/Receiving operations, ensuring safety compliance and optimizing logistical costs. Your expertise in lean manufacturing and cycle count processes will be essential in driving efficiency and productivity. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, and play a key role in delivering top-quality service to customers. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a global leader's operations.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of cycle count processes and shipping procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage Shipping/Receiving area and supervise employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety and government regulations.
• Implement process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Cycle Count Processes

Shipping and Receiving Procedures

PC Skills

ISO9000 Principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Director, Materials, Distribution & Logistics

Location:

Madison, IN, US, 47250

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Part of Dover Corporation’s Engineered Systems segment, Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is a strong, diverse and dynamic global leader in the vehicle service industry. VSG comprises 13 major vehicle lifting, wheel service, diagnostic and collision repair brands: Rotary Lift, Chief, Forward, Direct-Lift, Ravaglioli, Hanmecson, Revolution, Elektron, Blitz, Nogra, Butler, Space and Sirio.

SUMMARY:

Vehicle Services Group (VSG), a global leader in designing and manufacturing vehicles service, collision, and automotive OEM equipment, is looking for a seasoned production leader to join our growing Madison, Indiana facility. Reporting to the Vice President, Business Operations, the role is responsible for the management and operation of the Shipping/Receiving area of the VSG Madison facility including the direct supervision of all Shipping/Receiving and Parts employees. In addition, the role will coordinate with Sales, Production and Materials to ensure the timely delivery of lifts and parts for customer orders and implementing process improvement activities.

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

Dover’s Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is the global leader in designing and manufacturing vehicle service, collision, and automotive OEM equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting brands (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (WARN Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that employee safety requirements are strictly adhered to with a goal of zero lost work time injuries. Responsible for compliance with all EPA, OSHA, hazardous materials, and government related procedures and regulations. Responsible for maintaining a high level of housekeeping with all work areas and equipment being maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.

Effectively contains logistical cost and consistently analyzes cost reduction opportunities by applying best in class methodologies.

Oversee all aspects of the traffic function including inbound/outbound optimization, route utilization, proper carrier selection and load consolidation.

Achieve cycle count metrics and monitors incoming receiving for accuracy. Promptly informs operations/procurement of trends in receiving discrepancies.

Establishes standards for parts picking and shipping. Monitors standards for adherence and develops productivity plans on an annual basis.

Coordinate, manage, and plan workflow such that complete units and parts are shipped on time.

Participate in product planning, development, and rationalization of new and existing products.

Responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements in the Parts and Shipping areas which improve cost, efficiency and productivity.

World Class (Lean) Manufacturing – Responsible for the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles in order to eliminate waste.

Responsible for the supervision of department employees to include overall direction, mentoring and training.

Works with Leadership Team and Human Resources to attract, develop and retain talent in accordance with all applicable Company policies, and creates an environment that recognizes and maximizes the potential of all employees; where cross functional teamwork flourishes and strategic objectives are met or exceeded.

Manage and facilitate department needs of procurement management activities and the relationship between VSG Supply Chain and its suppliers. Working with the Strategic Sourcing Group to obtain the lowest total cost of ownership in materials and services.

Handles special projects and other duties as assigned.

OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS – Skills and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: Five to seven years’ related experience in a manufacturing environment with extensive knowledge of cycle count processes, shipping and receiving procedures, and transportation. Must have solid PC skills. Dedicated to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. Experience with ISO9000 operating principles. Thorough knowledge of industry best practices.

KEY DOVER COMPETENCIES

Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships: Establishes and nurtures numerous stakeholder relationships within Dover.

Change Leadership: Aligns an organization and its people to drive for improvement and adopt new, challenging directions. Energizes a whole organization to want to change in the same direction. Influences others in a mature and empowering manner.

Results Driven: Produces results that exceed Dover’s strategic objectives via a combination of planning and implementation, while living the Dover Values.

Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgment: Uses instinct as well as data to accurately assess business situations and industry trends; makes timely, appropriate decisions and implements appropriate plans while living the Dover Values.

The above description represents a general synopsis of the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 11paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 24 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; tuition assistance;business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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