Distribution Operations Leader

Southwire Company; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company, Carol Stream, IL, seeks a Distribution Operations Manager to oversee daily distribution activities, ensuring timely delivery, safety compliance, and efficient logistics. You will lead a warehouse team, coordinate with production and inventory, coach staff, and drive process improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, performance reporting, and collaboration across departments to meet targets and optimize distribution performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma.
• Years of Experience: 5-7 Years.

Responsibilities

• Manages day to day operations of the distribution team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks while aligning with overall departmental goals.
• Leads the distribution team by assigning tasks, setting priorities, and ensuring the team meets production and distribution targets.
• Coordinates with other departments and supervisors to align distribution activities with production schedules and inventory management requirements.
• Evaluates performance of team members, providing coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities to ensure continued growth and efficiency.
• Implements and enforces safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
• Develops workflow processes and strategies that optimize distribution activities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Coaches less experienced staff, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure their successful integration into the distribution team.
• Assists manager in identifying and addressing operational issues and opportunities to improve overall distribution performance.
• Generates reports on distribution activities and key performance indicators, presenting data to senior management for review and decision-making.

Skills

Workflow Management

Safety Standards

Change Management

Process Improvement

Accountability

Shipping And Receiving

Warehouse Management Systems

Relationship Building

Quality Control

Inventory Control

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Southwire Company, Carol Stream, IL, seeks a Distribution Operations Manager to oversee daily distribution activities, ensuring timely delivery, safety compliance, and efficient logistics. You will lead a warehouse team, coordinate with production and inventory, coach staff, and drive process improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, performance reporting, and collaboration across departments to meet targets and optimize distribution performance.