Parts Distribution Center Senior Manager

International Motors • Joliet, IL

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About The Position

International Motors LLC is a premier North American truck manufacturer with a proud 175-year legacy of excellence, customer satisfaction, and operational resilience. Our Midwest Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Joliet, IL is vital to our supply chain, ensuring high-quality parts are delivered with speed and accuracy to our valued customers across the region. As we grow, we are seeking a motivated and people-centered leader to join our team as a Parts Distribution Center Senior Manager, a servant leader who champions Lean practices, develops others, and builds a high-performance culture based on trust and accountability. The PDC Senior Manager will lead day-to-day operations at our Joliet Parts Distribution Center and play a strategic role in ensuring operational excellence. This is a hands-on leadership position, ideal for someone passionate about standard work, team development, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution/Warehouse experience with at least 4 years of management experience.
• OR Master's degree and at least 8 years of Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution/Warehouse experience with at least 4 years of management experience.
• OR at least 12 years of Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution/Warehouse experience with at least 4 years of management experience.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in warehouse or distribution center management (supervisory experience required).
• Demonstrated success in Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement environments.
• Experience leading and developing both hourly and salaried staff.
• Strong leadership, communication, and performance management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Knowledge of TL, LTL, and Parcel shipping, both domestic and international.
• Experience managing a represented or union workforce is strongly preferred.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Model Normal Situation Leadership, aligned with Supply Chain & Logistics Operational Principles.
• Promote consistent, documented processes.
• Use visual management to track and drive live performance.
• Build partnerships across departments.
• Create improvements that last.
• Align operations with broader company goals.
• Maximize use of time, tools, and team talent.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations in compliance with policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Drive performance by coaching and mentoring a team of Operation Managers, supervisors, and warehouse staff.
• Enforce and improve inventory control processes, including issue resolution and accuracy improvements.
• Monitor KPIs to ensure safety, service level, and productivity targets are achieved.
• Lead and develop warehouse layouts, 5S programs, and housekeeping standards.
• Apply Lean and Kaizen principles to optimize space utilization and workflow.
• Foster a positive and engaged workforce using servant leadership principles.
• Ensure timely receipt, put-away, and shipment of parts per customer and production schedules.
• Support and manage a represented/union workforce with consistency and professionalism.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and quality departments.
• Create and manage the PDC budget and investment plans.
• Maintain documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Champion a growth mindset, encourage innovation, and empower team accountability.

Benefits

• Market-based compensation.
• Health benefits.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition assistance.
• EAP.
• Legal insurance.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree