Distribution Manager

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER - Belvidere, IL Plant, directs all elements of Sorting and Distribution processes. Provides leadership and support to the team while managing process metrics.

● Oversee Distribution Center and Sorting teams and processes.

● Responsible for developing and achieving the operating budgeting metrics.

● Implement strategic initiatives that provide a clear sense of direction and focus.

● Implement cost effective systems of control in operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.

● Maintain and improve production requirements of pieces per man hour and on time delivery to customers.

● Hire and train staff.

● Work with customer Service and Production Control to meet on time delivery to customers.

● Work with Quality to ensure sorting criteria is established and being adhered to.

● Ensure safety standards are adhered to at all times

● Responsible for inventory accuracy and cycle counts.

● Create reports to help track daily activities in the Sorting and Distribution areas.

● Communicate with Management Staff problems that impact the flow of products.

● Support Supply Chain with freight and carrier negotiations where applicable.

Qualifications

● Minimum 5 years of progressive experience working in distribution, logistics, sorting, or related experience.

● HS diploma, GED or equivalent.

● Proven leadership/supervisory ability. Previous supervisory experience.

● Excellent communication skills - with all levels.

● Proficient Office Suite skills (Microsoft and/or Google).

Preferred:

● BS degree in supply chain management, logistics management or related field