Director of Distribution

CRH plc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability cover

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Growth and internal promotion focus

Job summary

CRH plc is seeking a Director of Distribution to lead distribution center operations across Morristown, TN and related facilities. The role focuses on safety, service, inventory accuracy, labor productivity, and cost control, with a mandate to standardize practices and drive scalable growth.

The position emphasizes building strong distribution teams, implementing KPI-driven systems, and partnering with manufacturing, sales, and supply chain functions to optimize throughput and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years in distribution/warehouse/operations.
• Proven track record improving productivity and cost.
• Strong understanding of DC operations and inventory control.
• Experience managing budgets and KPIs.
• Knowledge of ERP and warehouse tech.
• Continuous improvement leadership (Lean/Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Lead DC leadership teams and build a safety-focused culture.
• Set KPIs for safety, service, inventory accuracy, and productivity.
• Optimize the network for capacity, product flow, storage, and service.
• Improve flow from production through storage, distribution and delivery.
• Drive Lean-based continuous improvement across locations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and HR to support fulfillment.
• Oversee distribution budgets, forecasts, and capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Lean & Six Sigma

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

WMS/Inventory technology

Data analytics tools

Job description

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard hardscape, Echelon Masonry, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, and Techniseal sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Director of Distribution will provide leadership and strategic direction for distribution center operations, with responsibility for safety, service, inventory accuracy, labor productivity, operating cost, quality, and continuous improvement. This position will develop and implement standardized operating practices and performance metrics while building strong distribution teams capable of supporting continued business growth.

Job Location

This person will be based at our Morristown, TN facility when not traveling domestically.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and hold accountable distribution center leadership teams, build organizational capability, succession depth and a culture of safety, service and continuous improvement.
• Establish a standardized distribution operating system with clear KPIs for safety, service, inventory accuracy, order accuracy, labor productivity, cost per unit/order, damage and on-time shipment.
• Optimize the distribution network across facilities, including capacity, product flow, storage strategy, facility utilization, and service requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing facilities to improve the flow of finished goods from production through storage, distribution, and delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve network design, facility utilization, throughput, and overall distribution efficiency.
• Drive improvements in warehouse productivity, receiving, put-away, picking, staging, loading, shipping, and material handling activities.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators including safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, order accuracy, on-time shipment, labor utilization, cost, and customer service.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Develop standardized processes and operating procedures that improve consistency and scalability across distribution locations.
• Evaluate workflows, equipment, facility layout, and material movement to eliminate waste and increase productivity.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to maintain appropriate inventory levels and product availability across the distribution network.
• Drive inventory accuracy through effective cycle-counting, reconciliation, and inventory control processes.
• Identify and address root causes of inventory discrepancies, product damage, shipping errors, and service failures.
• Partner with Sales and Customer Service to ensure distribution operations support customer expectations and proactively address fulfillment issues.
• Partner with Transportation and Supply Chain to improve outbound freight execution, carrier performance, delivery service and total delivered cost.
• Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning, staffing, employee development, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Champion a strong safety culture throughout distribution operations.
• Ensure distribution facilities operate in accordance with applicable company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure appropriate operating practices are in place for material handling equipment, warehouse operations, loading, storage, and product movement.
• Manage distribution operating budgets and forecasts.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for capital investments, automation, equipment, facility improvements, and technology.
• Drive measurable improvements in cost per unit/order, productivity, space utilization, and other key operating metrics.
• Leverage ERP, warehouse management systems, inventory systems, analytics, and other technologies to improve visibility and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities for warehouse automation and improved material-handling technology.
• Lead major distribution projects including facility expansions, network changes, warehouse redesigns, technology implementations, and process improvements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive distribution, warehouse, supply chain, or operations experience, preferably within a multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated experience improving warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, service, safety, and operating cost.
• Strong understanding of distribution center operations, material handling, inventory management, capacity planning, and warehouse processes.
• Experience developing and managing operating budgets, KPIs, and productivity metrics.
• Knowledge of ERP and warehouse/distribution technology.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into operational actions.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Transportation, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, HR, and Safety.
• Willing and able to travel up to 50%.
• Lean, Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM, or related continuous improvement or supply-chain certification preferred.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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