Distribution Area Manager - 1st Shift (5.30 am to 3.00 pm)

Hach • Romeoville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Distribution Operations Manager, the Distribution Area Manager provides leadership, direction and hands on involvement for Distribution department. They plan/execute daily activities to ensure internal/external customer demands are met, as well as 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.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Bilingual language skills

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.
• Responsible for creating and executing data-driver 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 through all areas of responsibility by 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 department to resolve issues resulting from unacceptable associate's behavior.
• Top-grading talent as required 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
• Lots of independence with a seriously supportive team and manager!
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

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