Warehouse Distribution Manager

Johnson Controls • Lubbock, TX

8d • $124,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience that is focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! What we offer Competitive salary Paid time off: 15 days’ paid vacation/10 days’ paid holidays/5 sick days each calendar year Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision care – all available day one of employment Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy What you will do You will be responsible for all operations for the Johnson Controls (JCI) Lubbock distribution center supporting the Fire Suppression Products (FSP/ Water Mechanical product business units. You will promote a performance-based culture, passionate about providing our customers with an outstanding experience. You will also partner with peers in Manufacturing, Inventory Control and Quality to build solutions and processes that yield perfect shipments, stable inventory levels, and optimal efficiency. How you will do it Management Provide overall leadership of the distribution center (DC) with a team of ~4 supervisors and ~60-70 warehouse associates/staff. Ensure all distribution work is performed in a safe and efficient manner in adherence to company policies, local, state, federal, and international laws. Assist in the development and support of regional distribution strategies to achieve high service levels and efficient inventory placement. Directly impact business profitability and customer experience. Operational responsibility for end results, planning and finances/budget. Set policies and business strategy for the DC operation. Operations Develop and manage inbound, outbound, returns, and value-added service processes to ensure the highest levels of on-time service, quality, and efficiency. Work seamlessly across multiple functions within the organization to understand requirements and lead change management in order to deliver enterprise-wide programs. Provide a comprehensive understanding of customer needs. Identify and interpret changes in internal and external customer requirements. Assist in developing meaningful metrics regarding warehouse activity and performance. Project Management Lead the local deployment of Lean Management methodologies including the identification, development and implementation of Continuous Process Improvement, Kaizens, and Six Sigma initiatives involving safety, quality, productivity, and other cross-functional opportunities. Safety, Sanitation, Security Lead operations in a manner that promotes safety and is aligned with OSHA and other appropriate standards. What we look for Required: Bachelor's Degree in related field Minimum of 5 years of distribution center/warehouse management experience 10+ years in supply chain management, logistics and distribution operations Strong leadership, organization and communication skills Prior experience leading a multi-shift distribution center operation is required Warehouse Management System experience Familiarity with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Ability to meet tight scheduling requirements easily adjust and shift priorities Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word Preferred: Start-up and Operational Stabilization experience Oracle JD Edwards Distribution Center module HIRING SALARY RANGE: $124,000 - 145,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data). This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us. #LI-JJ1 #LI-Onsite Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here. Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Minimum of 5 years of distribution center/warehouse management experience
• 10+ years in supply chain management, logistics and distribution operations
• Strong leadership, organization and communication skills
• Prior experience leading a multi-shift distribution center operation is required
• Warehouse Management System experience
• Familiarity with Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
• Ability to meet tight scheduling requirements easily adjust and shift priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

• Start-up and Operational Stabilization experience
• Oracle JD Edwards Distribution Center module

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership of the distribution center (DC) with a team of ~4 supervisors and ~60-70 warehouse associates/staff.
• Ensure all distribution work is performed in a safe and efficient manner in adherence to company policies, local, state, federal, and international laws.
• Assist in the development and support of regional distribution strategies to achieve high service levels and efficient inventory placement.
• Directly impact business profitability and customer experience.
• Operational responsibility for end results, planning and finances/budget.
• Set policies and business strategy for the DC operation.
• Develop and manage inbound, outbound, returns, and value-added service processes to ensure the highest levels of on-time service, quality, and efficiency.
• Work seamlessly across multiple functions within the organization to understand requirements and lead change management in order to deliver enterprise-wide programs.
• Provide a comprehensive understanding of customer needs.
• Identify and interpret changes in internal and external customer requirements.
• Assist in developing meaningful metrics regarding warehouse activity and performance.
• Lead the local deployment of Lean Management methodologies including the identification, development and implementation of Continuous Process Improvement, Kaizens, and Six Sigma initiatives involving safety, quality, productivity, and other cross-functional opportunities.
• Lead operations in a manner that promotes safety and is aligned with OSHA and other appropriate standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off: 15 days’ paid vacation/10 days’ paid holidays/5 sick days each calendar year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision care – all available day one of employment
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.
• This position includes a competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager