Sr Mgr, Distribution Operations

Work Location Type: Onsite 

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Position Details:

You will lead the operations of a high volume, order fulfillment, multi-shift distribution center. You will provide direct leadership of up to 10 exempt direct reports and indirect leadership of a large non-exempt employee population.

You will oversee the function to ensure accurate product receipt, order fulfillment, and the optimization of resources and processes while operating within budget. Develop processes to ensure compliance and employee programs to promote an environment where employees are empowered and committed to the success of Grainger.

In the Senior Manager role, you will be responsible for metrics affecting safety, quality, and cost.  You will lead by example and teach your direct reports how to improve performance using a variety of continuous improvement techniques.  Grainger aspires to be a local employer of choice.  You will determine the engagement strategy for the department and leverage the Grainger Principles to influence culture throughout the building.

You will report to the Senionr Manager, Site Lead and this role is based in our Louisville, KY distribtution center.  Relocation will be provided as needed.

You Will:

• Ensure goals related to operational performance, quality and positive employee relations are communicated and achieved through standardization, sharing of best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Implement staffing strategies so we can fulfill commitments to customers regardless of variations of workflow or business levels.
• Create a dynamic workplace that affects positive employee relationships by developing employee engagement and recognition programs and ensuring all employees are treated fairly, with respect, and have the tools necessary to perform their jobs.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development to salaried managers this includes interviewing and training, assign and direct work, performance evaluations, and recognition and disciplinary action.
• Develop procedures to improve inventory integrity and manage inventory throughput over $30 million and serving 100,000+ customers.
• Implement policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with Company, OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations with emphasis on hazardous materials and power industrial equipment to reduce work-related injury/illnesses, property damage and workers compensation cost.
• Demonstrate root cause thinking and lead or advocate for continuous improvement projects within the building and across the DC Network

 You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, and Operations or equivalent experience
• 5+ years progressively responsible management experience in a high volume, multi-shift operation dealing with large employee populations.
• Experience leading exempt-level leaders in a hands-on environment

Rewards and Benefits:
Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked):

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

DEI Statement

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so we can provide appropriate assistance.

Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role.