Sr. Mgr., Distribution & Warehouse

The Krusteaz Company•, IL

5d•$124,320 - $192,657•Onsite

About The Position

The Krusteaz Company is looking to add a new Senior Distribution and Warehouse Manager to the company! This role is responsible for optimizing service and cost for storage, distribution, and delivery of finished goods. While leading the site Logistics, Inventory Control, Deployment, and Material Coordinator Teams, this position strategically partners with Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Quality and Sales. This individual leads companywide warehouse and inventory management best practices and continuous improvement efforts. This role will be based out of the Pontoon Beach, IL/Edwardsville, IL surrounding areas.

Requirements

Thorough working knowledge of supply chain interactions and dynamics
Effective team member, builds collaboration across broad and varied functions
Strong customer service orientation
Computer applications involving inventory control, production scheduling, and warehouse management
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse
Strong interpersonal skills, i.e. influencing, listening, training, coaching, facilitating, conflict resolution
Sets expectations, tracks results, and manages accountability; develops people to higher levels of performance
Results oriented, able to manage multiple priorities with effective results in all KPI’s
Leadership: able to make decisions and provide clear direction to a work team.
Integrity: honest and trustworthy, treating others with dignity, respect, and fairness.
Systematic problem solver: implements effective solutions to root causes of problems.
Proactive: anticipates needs for change and plans for them.
Effective developer of people: serves as a teacher, coach and mentor; team builder; team player.
High energy: assertive, self-starting, and displaying a sense of humor.
Demonstrated ability to participate and lead cross-functional initiatives across sites.
4-year degree in Supply Chain and Logistics or equivalent manufacturing or distribution experience
8 years of leadership experience in continuously increasing levels of responsibility in Logistics, Distribution, or Operations.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end operations including · Oversee inbound, storage, staging, and outbound operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance adherence.
Recruit, train, mentor, evaluate warehouse staff and subordinate supervisors. Sets expectations, tracks results, and manages accountability for all areas of logistics.
Enforce OSHA guidelines, conduct risk assessments, and maintain site security and emergency protocols.
Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, oversee cycle counts, reconcile system data, and minimize loss or shrinkage.
Analyze performance metrics (KPIs) and report to senior leadership on financials, volume, and operational bottlenecks. Provides leadership and strategic focus within our supply chain to reduce cost and inventory levels as well as improve service levels.
Manages financial performance, including budgeting, costing, tracking of expenses and direct labor, and results feedback.
Manages Deployment function to meet network wide service and inventory targets.
Develops and executes companywide plans to improve warehouse operation systems including raw materials and finished goods handling, storage, inventory management, product quality, space utilization, shipping, equipment management and labor management. This is achieved by collaboration with Plant Managers and DC Managers.
In collaboration with Customer Logistics Team, understands all customer shipping expectations and requirements.
Consistently meets or exceeds shipping measures for both the company and our customers.
Works closely with Customer Logistics to optimize freight (both inbound and outbound) and plan outside storage requirements.
Develops a collaborative/integrated effort with Manufacturing to achieve targeted Site productivity metrics.
Coaches, teaches and coordinates programs for team members to develop technical, business, and interpersonal skills.
Systematically solves problems and implements effective solutions to root causes of problems
Manages operations to comply with HR regulations and company policies and guidelines
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; delegating tasks to and partnering with employees who have leadership responsibilities; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $105/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP)
401(K) matching
4 weeks of paid vacation
10 paid holidays
1 paid personal holiday
company provided life insurance and disability insurance
flexible spending account
healthcare saving account
voluntary accident insurance
voluntary critical illness insurance
tuition reimbursement