Distribution Area Manager

Hach•Romeoville, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Distribution Operations Manager, the Distribution Area Manager is responsible for leading daily distribution center operations to achieve enterprise Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (SQDIP) objectives. This role provides frontline leadership for associates, drives performance through the Veralto Enterprise System (VES), and ensures safe, compliant, and on‑time execution that meets customer and business commitments. This position is part of the Distribution Operations team, located in Romeoville, IL, and will be on‑site.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain operations or related fields.
At least 1 year of people leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience leading operations using performance metrics and standard KPIs.
Working knowledge of Lean, Daily Management, or continuous improvement practices.
Experience supporting safety, quality, and compliance requirements in an operational environment.
Ability to manage staffing, labor allocation, and attendance in a distribution or manufacturing setting.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related field
Experience using operational or warehouse systems (e.g., WMS or similar platforms)
Experience with Kaizen, Standard Work, or formal Lean systems

Responsibilities

Drive daily performance against Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (SQDIP) targets.
Lead daily shift meetings to align teams on priorities, risks, and execution plans.
Plan staffing and allocate labor to meet workload and service requirements.
Monitor and communicate performance using standard metrics and visual management tools.
Conduct Gemba walks, Standard Work audits, and Daily Management routines.
Identify performance gaps, lead root cause analysis, and implement data‑driven improvements.
Coach, develop, and hold associates accountable through regular feedback and 1:1s.
Partner cross‑functionally to resolve operational issues and improve end‑to‑end execution.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.