Group Mgr Distribution

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of supervisors and managers to support facilities including inbound operations, picking, outbound operations and cycle counting
• Develop and manage continuous improvement and cost savings projects
• 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
• 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
• Contribute to the design and improve new and existing process flows to meet increased annual demand
• Embrace, demonstrate, and require Milwaukee Culture to be the most significant driver of daily operations and interactions

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

Understand and adhere to all safety regulations and protocols.

Skills

• Leadership
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Cost Savings
• Lean Principles
• Value Stream Mapping
• Kaizen
• Communication Tools
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Production Systems
• Interpersonal Communications

Benefits

Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans. Generous 401 (K) savings plan. Education assistance. And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.