Outbound Distribution Center Director

Outbound Distribution Center Director

Location: DC West (Glendale, AZ)

See What We’re All About

As the fastest growing distributor of foodservice equipment parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family. Not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 priority, that’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list.

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of foodservice equipment parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list, fifteen years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for three consecutive years in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!

The Job at a Glance

As the Director of Outbound Distribution (AKA: Director, OEM Parts Wrangler), you will go the extra mile to ensure we meet the demands of our expanding Distribution Center footprint. You will be tasked with learning from our existing outbound operations in Addison, IL and starting up outbound fulfillment in our new state-of-the-art Distribution Center in Glendale, AZ. You will be a role model for Parts Town’s Values and will lead the establishment and evolution of systems, automation, people, and processes as Parts Town’s growth continues. You will oversee all aspects of order processing including Picking, Packing, Assembly, and Loading Operations in addition to Freight Shipping.  Additional responsibilities include the development and execution of a daily operating plan, ensuring fulfillment operations are run in an efficient manner and that quality, productivity and safety goals are met. You will be key in the development of operations managers and supervisors. You will work with Customer Service and Sales teams on both the daily execution of order fulfillment and special projects.

DC West Perks

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Bi-Weekly Travel stipends
• Safety Shoes reimbursement program
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Holiday pay and opportunities for overtime
• Referral Bonus Program
• We offer forklift training programs
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

A Typical Day

• Build and lead an outbound operations fulfillment team and processes that uphold high-volume same day shipping value proposition
• Plan and monitor performance each day and make changes as needed to ensure all orders ship with high quality
• Comprehensively understand and manage OSHA standards and DOT regulations; be in compliance with any other regulation requirements
• Provide cross-training and skill development to a large team of Managers, Supervisors, Specialists, and hourly team members
• Lead automated distribution process improvement and optimization
• Oversee that all team members are provided adequate training and resources needed to succeed in every role, and coordinate this process with Supervisors and Human Resources
• Partner with Senior Leadership Team on development and execution of company goals and strategies
• Manage staffing levels and scheduling
• Collaborate with managers, supervisors, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Analytics teams on process improvement, unique solutions, and opportunities to drive growth, efficiency, and improved quality

To Land This Opportunity

• You have 7+ years of experience in high volume Distribution Center (bonus points if you worked in an automated DC)
• You have a minimum of 4 years in a manager or higher role along with a backpack of knowledge (a degree) in Operations, Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• You naturally lead by example and never fully separate yourself from the day-to-day operation.
• You enjoy motivating your team to reach new production goals. You thrive on change management and enjoy keeping up with a fast-growing environment
• You excel in process improvement methodologies (bonus points if you practice Lean or Six Sigma) and are always looking for ways to become more efficient
• You’re a go-to for developing and managing productivity, have an analytical mind, and take data-driven steps to understand and solve problems
• You relish in developing standardized work with a focus on training and process improvement
• You’re the owner of Pick-Pack-Ship process flow and you consider yourself a master of its organization
• You problem-solve in order to tackle ever increasing delivery expectations
• You have a solid level of understanding of UPS including small parcel and freight shipment processing - it’s a plus if you’ve worked with transportation management!
• You have prior experience in a forklift heavy environment
• You display empathy, understanding, and patience with employees and external customers
• You’re proficient in MS Office including MS Excel
• You have the ability to continuously move around on a concrete surface
• You value organization and detail and have the ability to continuously improve quality while coordinating activities to reduce distribution costs
• You’re an all-star communicator and are fluent in English (both written and verbal)

About Your Future Team

Our Team is full of high-performing team members who have passion and enthusiasm. We like to work hard to meet our performance goals while having fun and supporting our team members. 

We welcome diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.