Senior Automation Operations Manager

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Olive Branch, MS is seeking a Sr. Distribution Manager to lead a high-volume distribution center. You will manage multiple shifts, ensure on-time shipments, and drive Lean improvements across inbound, outbound, and cycle counting.

The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and quality with senior leadership collaboration and ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading distribution teams in a multi-site operation.
• Strong knowledge of distribution principles, WMS, and automation systems.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities with Lean experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time shipping for a large customer base via truckload, LTL and parcel.
• Directly manage multiple shifts, supervisors, and hundreds of hourly staff.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-saving projects with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare reports on on-time shipments, fill rate, shipment accuracy and safety.
• Mentor leaders and drive Lean culture and process deployment.

Skills

Distribution principles

WMS

Automation systems

Lean methodologies

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Quality Management

Production & Operations Management

Tools

Automation software

ERP systems

Job description

Sr. Distribution Manager

Location, MS: Olive Branch, MS

Job Description: The Sr. Distribution Manager is responsible for safety, productivity and quality in a multi-site, high-volume distribution center. 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 savings 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 organizational 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 organizational 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.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.