Senior Director, Distribution

Sr. Director, Distribution

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We are looking for a Sr. Director, Distribution to lead our Distribution Center (DC) in Henderson, Nevada. As the leader of the facility, you have the responsibility for setting strategic direction for the site overseeing the overall operation while ensuring that service, cost, safety and people metrics are met. It is critical for this position to build and maintain new and existing relationships to operate the site in alignment with LS&Co. standards.

Reports to : Vice President, Distribution & Logistics

Essential Responsibilities :

• Drive high levels of employee engagement that result in attaining maximum proficiencies in production, quality, safety and positive employee / labor relations.
• Ensure compliance with government and / or regulatory policies & procedures.
• Lead entire DC team to deliver on all essential distribution financial, operational and team related metrics (e.g. processing targets, CPU, UPH, direct / indirect labor, OTIF, Health and Safety targets, employee engagement, etc.).
• Support in development of Annual financial and operating plans for the DC, inclusive of volume, processing and forecasts, capital expenditure roadmaps, training and development plans, and more.
• Collaborate with additional Distribution Directors to identify network wide, and intra-DC opportunities, and develop strong rapport and partnership with key network peers.
• Drive process improvement initiatives utilizing LEAN Six Sigma methodologies in the areas of cost, service, accuracy and productivity while enhancing employee engagement efforts. Drive accountability at all levels of the DC while partnering cross-functionally to ensure inventory is available and product is fulfilled to meet customer requirements and commitments.
• Drive leadership initiatives to build Company & Union relationships that facilitate a strong partnership resulting in a productive and collaborative work environment.
• Drive health and safety initiatives in conjunction with the Company's Environmental, Health & Safety manager to drive improved associate safety results and ensure the facility is in compliance with applicable Federal and State OSHA regulations.
• Hire, retain and develop a top caliber management team. Ensure supervisor development includes technical and inter-personal skills that support creating a work environment in which associates feel valued.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal & external business partners to ensure that customer service goals are met.
• Create and sustain a positive work environment in which the management team drives for results and associates at all levels feel valued.
• Ensure the highest level of customer experience is realized across the entire warehouse and network - utilize feedback from Customer Services, Sales, Commercial & Logistics teams to monitor success and to course-correct any noted variance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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