Sr Distribution Manager

Milwaukee Tool; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

Benefits site access

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool, Olive Branch, MS distribution center, seeks a Sr. Distribution Manager to lead safety, productivity and quality across multiple shifts. You will drive on-time shipping for a large customer base and manage a team of supervisors and hourly employees.

You will apply lean methods, oversee inbound, picking, outbound, and cycle counting, and shape continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional partners. Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years leading distribution teams.
• Strong knowledge of distribution principles, WMS, and automation.
• Lean principles knowledge (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution teams across inbound, picking, outbound and cycle counting.
• Ensure on-time shipments, accuracy and safety.
• Develop and manage continuous improvement and cost-saving projects.
• Prepare reports on on-time shipments, fill rate, shipment accuracy and safety.
• Coach leaders and associates in lean tools and change leadership.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to improve processes and performance.

Skills

Distribution leadership

WMS knowledge

Automation systems

Lean & Kaizen

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

WMS software

Automation systems

Job description

Sr. Distribution Manager
Location, MS: Olive Branch, MS

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.