Sr Manager Inventory Management

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Job Description: Sr Distribution Manager 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. You’ll 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 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 The 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 Working Conditions: ​​Manufacturing​ We provide these great perks and 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 site HERE . Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.