Distribution Area Manager - 2nd Shift (2:30pm - 11:30pm)

Hach • Romeoville, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Distribution Operations Manager, the Distribution Area Manager provides leadership, direction and hands-on involvement for the Distribution department. They plan and execute daily activities to ensure internal and external customer demands are met, while driving continuous improvement of safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost through the use of Lean Manufacturing tools. The Distribution Area Manager measures, gives feedback, rewards and/or top-grades associates to ensure that the right talent is on the team. This position is part of the Shipping/Receiving and Distribution team located in Romeoville, IL, and will be onsite in Romeoville, IL.

Requirements

• 1 year or more of direct management experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both Sr. Leaders and Associates.
• Scheduling, planning, and project management skills and experience, as well as strong time management skills.
• Data and fact-based problem solving and reporting skills.
• Lean manufacturing experience (Kaizens, Kanban, root cause counter measures, etc.).
• Basic financial understanding.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS degree a plus.
• Spanish nice to have

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of staff (approx. 30) to ensure internal and external customer demands are met.
• Leading teams in meeting safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost goals through the use of Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Tracking each team's achievement of Standard of Work and ensuring the team records all improvement opportunities.
• Creating and executing data-driven action plans to improve standard work and performance.
• Working with order management to evaluate customer orders versus available labor and materials, developing a daily and weekly build/ship plan and meeting on-time delivery objectives.
• Creating and executing policy deployment action plans across all areas of responsibility using Veralto Enterprise System tools, budget reports, and short- and long-term company goals.
• Evaluating associates' performance, development plans and merit recommendations; coaching, training and counseling associates to improve performance; working closely with HR to resolve issues and top-grading talent as to ensure a strong team.

Benefits

• Benefits starting Day 1 including medical/dental/vision
• 401k with company matching
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• Family benefits including family planning support and paid parental leave for birthing and non- birthing parents
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree