Distribution Manager
The Toro Company

Job Info

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The Toro Company

Reporting to the Director of Operations,assures that the distribution center meets customer service level agreements while meeting productivity and budget targets. Develops long and short-range operations plans to assure the distribution center can support Division/Corporate seasonal demands and parts strategies. Assures that production resources are properly managed to meet customer needs in a cost-effective manner.

Responsible for the accurate and on-time processing and shipping of 500,000+ service parts orders totaling over $350 million in annual sales to thousands of .com customers, mass accounts, 4,500+ dealers, 2000+ rental accounts, 130 distributors worldwide, and all related customer service needs (over 100,000 direct contacts per year. Directly supervise 8-10 exempt supervisors and indirectly supervise up to 200 production employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the development and implementation of the capital plan to provide adequate capacity, aggressive quality improvement, and strong cost and asset control.
  
• Ensure labor and equipment resources are available to meet daily targets.
  
• Responsible for customer service, quality, and productivity as it pertains to meeting daily targets.
  
• Define production staffing needs to meet current and future demand.
  
• Assure capital equipment is fully utilized and proper operator P.M. schedules are developed and maintained.
  
• Deliver company, divisional, and facility objectives and performance through effective communication that may include regular staff and warehouse group meetings.
  
• Recommend and implement changes to stay competitive in all areas of quality, cost, product availability, inventory control, customer service and employee relations.
  
• Coach and model a problem-solving culture; to improve processes; identify and address root cause issues.
  
• Administer the labor agreement in conjunction with Human Resources.
  
• Utilize Lean principles, methodologies, and techniques.
  
• Carry out production plans to meet the required schedule at a satisfactory cost level (includes cost center, budget, manpower plans, systems developments, and asset management).
  
• Provide ongoing analysis of distribution center operating results and corrective action to meet or exceed planned performance levels of quality, expense, efficiency, and inventory control.
  

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or related field, MBA preferred
  
• 5+ years of management experience (distribution or manufacturing)
  
• Proven ability to effectively lead teams through change in a fast-paced environment/within an organization that values logistics and distribution as a strategic advantage
  
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels across the organization
  
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and change priorities and direction as needed, allowing for optimum effectiveness
  
• Experience in a unionized environment desired
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, basic understanding of SAP WMS
  
• Ability to travel up to 5%
  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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