Group Manager of Inventory

Milwaukee Tool•Olive Branch, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Milwaukee Tool, we believe our People and Culture are the secrets to our success. We provide unlimited access to everything you need to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Behind our doors, you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes. You'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; Quality Management; or Production & Operations Management
5+ years leading distribution teams
Must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of distribution principals, WMS, and Automation Systems
Must demonstrate excellent analytical and logic thinking skills to understand and analyze complex business processes; and demonstrate skills in the understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Communication Tools, & Problem Solving
Must have excellent organizational skills and possess knowledge of production systems and techniques
Must have great verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in an automated distribution center preferred

Responsibilities

Manage a team of supervisors and managers to support 3 facilities including inbound operations, picking, outbound operations and cycle counting.
Develop and manage continuous improvement and cost savings projects, accountable to coordinate cross-functional resources, as well as monitoring, meeting, and reporting project deliverables.
Prepare reports and statistics of on-time shipments, fill rate, shipment accuracy and safety.
Build the skills of all Functional leaders and associates through hands-on interactions and personal mentoring in lean management tools, cultural change leadership and strategy deployment.
Contribute to the design and improve new and existing process flows to meet increased annual demand.
Manage multiple product flows to ensure on-time shipment of products.
Ensure alignment across the organizational on safety and resource requirements for all projects as well as ensuring all changes are fully integrated.
Provide feedback and insight to supervisors and hourly associates on a regular basis to facilitate continuous improvement and employee growth and development.
Understand and adhere to all safety regulations and protocols.
Work closely with senior leadership team and support functions to improve processes and performance.
Provide Innovative Solutions to facilitate problem solving.
Build Organizational Capacity.