What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Distribution position at Kubota?
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Company Overview
At Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC), we are a leading manufacturer and distributor of tractors, construction equipment, turf products, utility vehicles, and engines that help customers build, grow, and maintain communities across North America. For more than 50 years, Kubota has been recognized for quality, reliability, and innovation, supported by a strong network of dealers and distribution operations. Our success is driven by a commitment to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing talented people.
As we continue to invest in our distribution network, we are seeking an experienced Distribution Manager to lead operations at our Edgerton, Kansas Distribution Center and help deliver exceptional service to our dealers and customers.
About the Role
The Distribution Manager leads warehouse and distribution operations at Kubota Tractor Corporation's Edgerton, Kansas Distribution Center, driving safety, service, productivity, and inventory accuracy through a team of supervisors and frontline leaders. Partnering with the General Manager and cross-functional teams, this role is responsible for developing talent, optimizing operational performance, and ensuring exceptional support for Kubota's dealer network and customers across North America.
What You Will Do
- Lead distribution center operations, including receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, and yard activities.
- Drive a culture of safety, quality, and compliance while ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, coach, and lead supervisors and frontline leaders to build a high-performing and engaged workforce.
- Monitor operational performance and implement improvements that enhance productivity, inventory accuracy, service levels, and cost efficiency.
- Partner with the General Manager to execute business strategies, achieve operational goals, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze performance metrics and lead problem-solving efforts to improve processes and operational results.
- Oversee facility, equipment, and material handling assets to ensure safe and reliable operations.
- Support budgeting, workforce planning, and financial performance through effective labor and expense management.
- Collaborate with Human Resources and cross-functional teams on talent development, employee relations, and organizational growth.
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred with 5 years of progressive warehouse and distribution leadership experience; or 10 years of equivalent leadership experience in lieu of a degree.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, transportation logistics, WMS platforms, and OSHA compliance.
- Proven ability to lead through leaders and develop high-performing teams.
- Experience using SAP, warehouse management systems, and Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading distribution operations in a high-volume manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience with Lean, continuous improvement, and process optimization initiatives.
- Knowledge of workforce planning, budgeting, and operational performance management.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to work in both office and warehouse environments, including varying temperatures.
- Ability to walk throughout the facility and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely work around warehouse equipment and wear required PPE.
- Ability to travel within the facility and operate standard office technology.
Kubota is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.