Onsite Distribution Area Manager — Lean Ops Leader

Hach; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1 including med/

Annual performance-based bonuses

Family benefits including parental-lea

Job summary

Hach, part of Veralto, is seeking a Distribution Area Manager in Romeoville, IL. This salaried role leads a team of ~30, driving safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost improvements with Lean tools.

You will plan daily activities, supervise staff, and partner with HR to optimize performance in a fast-paced distribution environment. Reporting to the Distribution Operations Manager, you’ll build and execute build/ship plans, monitor Standard of Work, and ensure on-time delivery while

Qualifications

• 1 year or more of direct management experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Sr. Leaders and Associates.
• Scheduling, planning, and project management skills and experience, as well as strong time management skills.
• Data and Fact-Based problem solving and reporting skills.
• Lean manufacturing experience (Kaizens, Kanban, root cause counter measures, etc.)
• Basic financial understanding.
• Experience with Inventory management.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of staff (approx. 30) to meet customer demands.
• Lead teams in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost goals using Lean tools.
• Track Standard of Work and record improvement opportunities.
• Create and execute data-driven plans to improve standard work and performance.
• Coordinate with order management to evaluate orders vs. labor/materials; build/ship plan.
• Deploy policies using enterprise system tools, budgets, and company goals.
• Evaluate performance, plan development, and mentor staff; collaborate with HR to resolve issues.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Scheduling & planning

Data-driven problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Inventory management

English proficiency

Excel skills

Bilingual

Education

BA/BS degree a plus

Job description

Hach, part of Veralto, is seeking a Distribution Area Manager in Romeoville, IL. This salaried role leads a team of ~30, driving safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost improvements with Lean tools.

You will plan daily activities, supervise staff, and partner with HR to optimize performance in a fast-paced distribution environment. Reporting to the Distribution Operations Manager, you’ll build and execute build/ship plans, monitor Standard of Work, and ensure on-time delivery while