Director Distribution

Director of Distribution

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 Director of Distribution Operations is responsible for the startup of an 18m distribution center located in Olive Branch, Ms. The startup of the facility will include the development of processes and procedures across all business functions and developing and hiring all key positions within the team to deliver to our customers and end users. This individual will provide leadership and direction for all distribution operations within the facility, ensure the safety of team members, provide oversight on the maintenance and upkeep of the facility, and ensure that all programs are aligned with the strategic goals of the company. 

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: 

• Ensure the successful startup of a key strategic facility within the Milwaukee Tool Distribution network 
• Primary operations leader accountable for interim operational capacity and also the primary operations leader for the operations resources delivering the overall project 
• Primary decision maker for operational process design and acceptance 
• Plan, manage, and execute all distribution related functions to achieve goals consistent with the company strategy and provide agreed service levels to internal and external customers. 
• Contribute to and participate in the development of the Milwaukee Tool Distribution Strategy 
• Recommend distribution operating budget along with capital expenditure requirements; effectively administer, control, and develop the systems and policies necessary to achieve effective distribution expense control 
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for team members; adhere to safety programs, procedures, and policies 
• Ensure the proper training of distribution team members along with cross-training programs for team members to provide development opportunities for career advancement 
• Responsible for total inventory management by ensuring the compliance of receiving and inventory control procedures across the facility 
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of facility and all material handling equipment inside the facility 
• Collaborate cross-functionally to launch new initiatives and track and analyze performance of the distribution center 
• Facilitate proactive change management to all levels of the team impacted by process change 
• Analyze data to determine appropriate actions needed to optimize results 
• Determine and execute the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and methods to maximize assets and team member utilization 
• Lead and execute best practices to promote team member engagement and enable a high-performing workforce to contribute to the company’s strategic growth and business objectives 
• Role model behaviors aligned to our high performing culture with an emphasis on embracing our competencies and delivering with subject matter expertise 
• Partner across the organization to coach and develop leaders to ensure they are building culture action plans that best align to our people strategies and business initiatives 
  
  

 

The TOOLS You’ll Bring With You

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent experience 
• 10 or more years of combined experience in material handling, automation, manufacturing, supply chain, process improvement, and/or distribution in an omni-channel environment
• 4 years of planning, analytical, and/or reporting experience preferably in positions of increasing responsibility 
• Experience with distribution center startups is preferred 
• Be experienced in managing large warehouse teams with a background in hiring, training, motivating, and resolving employee relations issues 
• Possess detailed understanding of financial statements and resulting cost implications 
• Demonstrated ability to own projects, think big and influence across all levels of an organization. 
• Strong attention to detail, ability to produce high quality and accurate work products. 
• Must be able to operate with sound reasoning and judgement coupled with a high level of resourcefulness 
• Demonstrate structured thinking to solve problems and conduct root cause analysis 
• Experienced in working with data to analyze root causes, implementing long term solutions and improve operational outcomes
• Leadership experience with continuous improvement methodologies 
• Experience with DC technology (WMS, OMS, TMS, LMS) 
  
  

 

Other TOOLS We Prefer You To Have

• Strong interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills 
• Ability to foster an environment of accountability and compliance 
• Ability to achieve results in a cross-functional team environment 
• Ability to identify financial issues and provide cost-effective solutions 
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and to innovate 
• Ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders 
• Capacity to manage through complexity and ambiguity 
• Bias for action 
• Skilled at managing interpersonal relations to build rapport inside and outside the immediate team, can motivate through leadership, and influence and align resources
• Strong organization, time management, and follow-up skills leading with a sense of urgency
• Ability to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
  
  

 

Working Conditions: 

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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.