Sr. Manager of Inventory

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

On-site fitness center

On-site coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Sr. Distribution Manager to oversee safety, productivity and quality in a multi-site distribution operation. You will lead supervisors and hundreds of hourly staff across 3 facilities, driving continuous improvement and on-time shipments.

You will build lean processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and report key metrics while mentoring leaders and ensuring safety and operational excellence. This on-site role offers growth with a market-leading brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, or Production & Operations Management.
• 5+ years leading distribution teams.
• Strong knowledge of distribution principals, WMS, and automation systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with lean methodology awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, productivity, and quality in a multi-site distribution center.
• Manage a team of supervisors and hundreds of hourly employees across 3 facilities.
• Develop continuous improvement and cost-saving projects with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare reports on-time shipments, fill rate, and safety metrics.
• Mentor leaders in lean management, culture change, and strategy deployment.

Skills

Leadership of distribution teams

Analytical thinking

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; Quality Management; or Production & Operations Management

Tools

WMS

Automation Systems

Lean principles (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen)

Production systems knowledge

Job description

Job Description

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS!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.

Your Role on Our Team

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. Directly responsibility for all facets of the operation on an off-shift including management of multiple first-line supervisors and hundreds of hourly employees.

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 3 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

Tools

• 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
• Experience in an automated distribution center preferred

Working Conditions

Manufacturing

Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On‑site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits siteHERE.

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.

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.

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