Group Automation Manager

Milwaukee Tool; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Benefits site

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is hiring a Sr. Distribution Manager to lead a multi-site distribution operation, ensuring on-time shipping and high safety standards. You’ll supervise multiple first-line supervisors and hundreds of hourly staff, guiding daily activities and performance.

You will drive continuous improvement, cost-saving initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration. Reporting KPIs include fill rate, shipment accuracy, and safety, while mentoring leaders in lean deployment and strategy

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading distribution teams.
• Strong knowledge of distribution principals, WMS, and automation systems.
• Excellent analytical and logic thinking; knowledge of Lean tools.
• Excellent organisational, verbal and written communications.
• Understanding of production systems and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-site distribution centre and ensure on-time shipping.
• Manage inbound, picking, outbound, and cycle counting operations.
• Develop continuous improvement projects and report deliverables.
• Mentor functional leaders and associates in lean methods and culture.
• Align safety and resource plans with project requirements and changes.

Skills

Distribution leadership

Lean principles

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial engineering

Tools

WMS

Automation systems

Job description

Job Description:

INNOVATE without boundaries!

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide….

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

The Sr. Distribution Manager is responsible for safety, productivity and quality in a multi-site, high-volume distribution centre. Ensures operations meets on‑time shipping requirements for a large customer base via truckload, LTL and parcel shipments. Direct responsibility for all facets of the operation on an off‑shift including management of multiple first‑line supervisors and hundreds of hourly employees.

You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Embrace, demonstrate, and require Milwaukee Culture to be the most significant driver of daily operations and interactions
• Manage a team of supervisors and managers to support facilities including inbound operations, picking, outbound operations and cycle counting
• Develop and manage continuous improvement and cost‑saving projects, accountable to coordinate cross‑functional resources, as well as monitoring, meeting, and reporting project deliverables
• Prepare reports and statistics of on‑time shipments, fill rate, shipment accuracy and safety
• Build the skills of all Functional leaders and associates through hands‑on interactions and personal mentoring in lean management tools, cultural change leadership and strategy deployment
• Contribute to the design and improve new and existing process flows to meet increased annual demand
• Manage multiple product flows to ensure on‑time shipment of products
• Ensure alignment across the organisational on safety and resource requirements for all projects as well as ensuring all changes are fully integrated
• Provide feedback and insight to supervisors and hourly associates on a regular basis to facilitate continuous improvement and employee growth and development
• Understand and adhere to all safety regulations and protocols.
• Work closely with senior leadership team and support functions to improve processes and performance
• Provide Innovative Solutions to facilitate problem solving
• Build Organizational Capacity

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering; Quality Management; or Production & Operations Management
• 5+ years leading distribution teams
• Must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of distribution principals, WMS, and Automation Systems
• Must demonstrate excellent analytical and logic thinking skills to understand and analyze complex business processes; and demonstrate skills in the understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Communication Tools, & Problem Solving
• Must have excellent organisational skills and possess knowledge of production systems and techniques
• Must have great verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.