Director of Distribution

Clemens Food Group needs a dynamic leader to drive a significant cultural and operational shift across our warehouse network. This hire is critical to setting new standards and reigniting engagement across our teams in a high-growth environment by improving service levels and the customer experience, accelerating supervisor development, and unlocking potential in our existing WMS technology.

Things To Know

• Location: Coldwater, MI
• First Shift (Approx. 7:30 am–5 pm)
• On-site café, company store, on-site gym, on-site doctor's office, benefits start date of hire
  
  

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Your First 6 Months – Critical Objectives

• Quickly assess our three-warehouse operation, set clear performance baselines, and develop standardized procedures across all facilities.
• Lead a cultural shift—energizing the supervisory ranks, driving accountability, and clearly communicating objectives.
• Enhance WMS utilization, streamlining processes for better performance, transparency, and user adoption.
• Initiate and deliver impactful Continuous Improvement projects, leveraging methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma to drive quick, measurable wins.
  
  

Who You Are

• A hands-on leader experienced with warehouse management systems like Blue Yonder (JDA/Red Prairie) or similar platforms at an advanced user level (Labor Management System experience preferred).
• Skilled in Continuous Improvement practices (Lean, Six Sigma methodologies) with a demonstrated ability to implement practical solutions under pressure.
• An experienced distribution leader ideally from environments like food manufacturing, cold storage, 3PL, or high-volume distribution centers.
• A "DI" style leader—direct and influential, with proven ability to motivate, set clear expectations, and enhance team accountability.
  
  

Key Metrics Defining Your Success

• Significant improvements in Safety (SSI)
• Step change in labor efficiency
• Improved On-Time Shipping & Delivery
• Enhanced Inventory Accuracy & Reduced Waste
  
  

Career Development And Culture

• At Clemens, autonomy and ownership define your role. You'll have a real seat at the leadership table to shape operations and strategy.
• We support growth with leadership development programs, cross-functional mobility, and mentorship.
• Our collaborative culture encourages open feedback, innovation, and direct involvement in strategic initiatives.
  
  

Must-Haves

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred; extensive operational and continuous improvement experience will be considered.
• Minimum 10 years' relevant leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage multiple direct reports and complex warehousing operations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability in a dynamic, high-change environment.
  
  

If you're ready to lead impactful change and set a new standard of excellence in warehousing, we'd love to talk.

Application Note

Clemens Food Group is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition ONLY, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.