Sr Automation Manager Distribution
Role Overview
The Senior Distribution Manager is responsible for safety, productivity, and quality in a multi-site, high-volume distribution center.
The role oversees off-shift operations and manages multiple first-line supervisors and hundreds of hourly employees.
Primary work location is Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
The Senior Distribution Manager is responsible for safety, productivity, and quality in a multi-site, high-volume distribution center.
The role oversees off-shift operations and manages multiple first-line supervisors and hundreds of hourly employees.
Primary work location is Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Responsibilities
- Manage supervisors and managers across inbound operations, picking, outbound operations, and cycle counting.
- Ensure on-time shipping to a large customer base through truckload, LTL, and parcel shipments.
- Develop continuous improvement and cost savings projects, coordinate cross-functional resources, and monitor and report deliverables.
- Prepare reports and statistics on on-time shipments, fill rate, shipment accuracy, and safety.
- Coach leaders and associates in Lean management tools, cultural change leadership, and strategy deployment.
- Design and improve process flows to meet increased annual demand and manage product flows for on-time shipment.
- Align safety and resource requirements across projects and ensure changes are fully integrated.
- Provide regular feedback to supervisors and hourly associates to support improvement and development.
- Adhere to safety protocols and work with senior leaders and support functions to improve process performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, quality management, or production and operations management.
- At least five years leading distribution teams.
- Exceptional knowledge of distribution principles, WMS, and automation systems.
- Strong analytical and logical thinking skills for complex business processes.
- Knowledge of Lean principles, including value stream mapping, Kaizen, communication tools, and problem solving.
- Strong organizational skills and knowledge of production systems and techniques.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Employment details
- The posting lists the job as regular, full-time.
- The listed primary work location is Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Benefits
- Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and education assistance.
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