Sr Distribution Manager
On-siteOlive Branch, Mississippi, United States
Job Summary
Manage all facets of a multi-site, high-volume distribution center, including inbound operations, picking, outbound operations, and cycle counting. Ensure operations meet on-time shipping requirements for truckload, LTL, and parcel shipments while maintaining safety, productivity, and quality standards. Lead multiple first-line supervisors and hundreds of hourly employees, implementing continuous improvement projects and cost savings initiatives. Develop functional leaders through hands-on mentoring in lean management tools and strategy deployment. Monitor on-time shipments, fill rates, and shipment accuracy to drive performance improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; Quality Management; or Production & Operations Management
- 5+ years leading distribution teams
- Exceptional knowledge of distribution principals, WMS, and Automation Systems
- Excellent analytical and logic thinking skills to understand and analyze complex business processes
- Skills in the understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Communication Tools, & Problem Solving
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of production systems and techniques
- Great verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
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