Distribution Supervison Sala Director, Distribution

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:Standard Motor Products Inc. Lewisville Texas Distribution Center is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the Director of Distribution. This position reports to the VP of Distribution. As the Director of Distribution you are responsible for managing coaching and training the facility leadership team to meet established productivity requirements. Your goal is to ensure your team maintains the highest levels of customer service safety quality performance attendance and engagement. Daily responsibilities will include driving superior results in the distribution center departments maintaining work standards driving our continuous improvement program and ensuring Associate engagement remains a top priority. You will be expected to innovate new approaches refine current processes and improve our efficiencies. Most importantly you will be expected to maintain a focus on Associate position will directly oversee all distribution operations at the Lewisville Distribution Center (with a footprint of more than 400000 square feet)In partnership with VP of Distribution will drive the strategy goals and priorities down to the operations team while maintaining an agile approach that allows us to adapt as business conditions changeDriving a Performance and Continuous Improvement CultureCommunicate track and partner with the IT Business Analysts to develop meaningful solutions to keep up with the ever changing landscape of the businessWorking with the Operations Managers this role will troubleshoot day-to-day problems and identify long-term resolutionsResearch operational inefficiencies and make procedural or systematic recommendations to other members of the Logistics leadership team. Communicate clear goals expectations and standards to the Operations teams on an on-going basis including varying levels of communication for direct reports support teams associates cross-functional teams and executive level updates as neededInvest in training and development for teams and associates to grow internal bench strength and create healthy succession pipelinesEnsure the facility (each shift) operates with industry best practices in the areas of Efficiency Customer Service Quality and SafetyCollaborate with key partners on the creation of monthly and annual plans (budget forecast labor planning and shipping KPIs)Ensure fiscal responsibility through labor and supply cost controlWork to ensure that the Lewisville Distribution Center is striving to have a local and national Employer of Choice status Partner with the Human Resource Department to facilitate development plans reviews interviews hiring terminations and coaching Provide Managers and Supervisors with meaningful developmental opportunities through effective job rotations projects coaching and feedbackPartner with HR and Operations leadership to champion actions plans that come from our employee engagement surveys Conduct monthly listening sessions with various members of the team to understand areas of opportunity to increase engagement and retention This role will empower team members to deliver results against established goals and priorities while creating an environment where everyone can do their best workEstablish community outreach through volunteer events and assisting in local government & school Ideal Candidate:Four year degree preferably in the areas of Logistics Supply Chain Engineering (or equivalent work experience)10 years of experience in the distribution environmentApplicable management experience (5 years as an Operations Manager preferred)Strong experience with WMS (Manhattan preferred) and JDEExtensive experience working in environment that includes Voice Pick Technology & software RF. Labor Standards and Slotting. Strong experience with performance metrics and process improvementStrong communication interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to handle changing priorities and use of good judgement in stressful situationsAbility to motivate others with strong conflict management and problem-solving skillsExperience with the full staffing lifecycle including interviewing hiring performance management promotions and terminationsMust be available and flexible for a variety of hours. Business demands will include overnight weekends and holidays at with capital planning and vendor managementBenefits: Comprehensive benefit package includes paid vacations major medical dental and vision insurance company paid life insurance short-term and long-term disability plan 401K or housing is not provided for this position. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS INC. EOE M/F/D/* In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex marital status or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap sexual orientation or citizenship status.