Distribution Center Manager - Drive Efficiency & Growth

Milwaukee Tool Corp.; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Wellness facilities

Coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool Corp. is seeking a Distribution Center Department Manager to lead safe, accurate, and efficient DC operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory control, and staff development. You will work across teams to implement policies and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with IE/IT for hardware and software, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering cost reductions and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field.
• Five+ years of progressive supervisory or professional experience in distribution/manufacturing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Dept. provides accurate, prompt deliveries to internal and external customers.
• Direct all Dept. functions: receiving, material movement, including domestic and foreign freight shipments, picking, packing, shipping, and supplies purchasing.
• Oversee inventory control, housekeeping, training, hiring, discipline and employee development per regulations.
• Coordinate with Continuous Improvement Manager and DC Industrial Engineers on capital improvements.
• Coordinate with IE and IT to ensure hardware, software, barcode scanners, conveyors and printers function properly.
• Maintain dept. budgets and analyze costs, implementing cost-reduction measures.
• Maintain activity records and provide periodic summaries to superiors.
• Provide budget and forecast data.
• Collaborate with managers to implement facility policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Strategic planning and plan implementation in Dept.
• Foster continuous improvement to improve service levels and reduce costs.
• Evaluate employee performance and staffing levels; prepare performance reviews.
• Maintain dept. metrics tracking customer service, quality and cost.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter with initiative

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Excellent verbal and written comms

Computer literacy

Verbal/written comms

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Management/Engineering

Tools

WMS

RF Technologies

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Milwaukee Tool Corp. is seeking a Distribution Center Department Manager to lead safe, accurate, and efficient DC operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory control, and staff development. You will work across teams to implement policies and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with IE/IT for hardware and software, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering cost reductions and service excellence.