McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. · 1 day ago
Warehouse Distribution Manager
Dodge Center, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $154K/yr
5+ years expMcNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies committed to serving everyday heroes. The Warehouse Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing distribution, inventory management, and customer support activities to ensure efficient daily operations, focusing on employee management, safety, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Direct and monitor daily distribution center activities to ensure delivery, quality, productivity, safety, and 'People First' objectives are met
Monitor and maintain distribution associate productivity performance and development by coaching, counseling, motivating, and encouraging professional growth
Manage team interviewing, onboarding, performance reviews, and performance issues as required
Lead all continuous improvement programs and initiatives including 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, etc
Implement new solutions in storage density, use of material handling equipment, quality, and productivity standards
Collaborate with internal (Logistics, Planning, Service, etc.) and external (small package carriers, heavy freight contractors, etc.) resources to develop an efficient distribution center value stream
Develop and deploy key performance indicators (KPIs) for fill rates, cost, productivity, quality, and safety to create visibility of overall network and individual distribution center performance for frequent presentation to upper management and key internal stakeholders
Work with planning team to determine optimal flow of materials through distribution network designed to minimize cost and maximize customer service
Attend daily meetings and interact with associates and senior management to ensure shift objectives are being met
Communicate effectively to employees their responsibility for safety, following safety rules, and reporting unsafe working conditions to their supervisor
Work with Human Resources to investigate accidents & implement permanent, corrective actions
Participate in annual budget processes (operational & capital) to assure all expenses are accounted for & justified
Link capital expenditures to continuous improvement projects
Achieve financial objectives by managing an operating & expenses budget along with associated staffing levels & productivity
Develop solutions through analytical processes
Effectively manage ERP operations and upgrades
Translate overall strategic business objectives into specific department action plans & initiatives
Manage & track progress of improvement plans to present status to upper management on a regular basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business (Operations Management, Logistics) or related field
Ability to travel up to 25%
5+ years of direct or related experience managing a distribution network or logistics center
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Working knowledge of JD Edwards OneWorld (Oracle ERP)
Experience leading overall distribution in a multi-site format
Experience Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate remote employees
Experience leading warehouse flow assessments, implementations, and improvements
Working knowledge of all aspects of distribution centers and distribution management, including safety and OSHA regulations
Solid understanding & use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Access
Six Sigma/LEAN experience, preferably in a distribution/warehouse/logistics center environment. Experience implementing LEAN a plus
Analytical skills to include problem identification and resolution
Company
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation Business, is a leader in refuse collection innovation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1998-02-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Kat Williamson
Human Resources Business Partner SR
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