Manager Distribution, Union City

Manager - Distribution Union City

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:Onsite - Union City TN

Opportunity

The Manager Distribution Union City TN is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of the Union City Distribution Center. This role oversees all aspects of site performance including People Safety Quality Delivery Cost and Sustainability while ensuring alignment to network and business objectives. The position is accountable for driving financial results optimizing operational efficiency and leading cross-functional communication across the facility and broader Kohler organization.

• Accountable for overall performance of warehouse operations at the Union City TN Distribution Center ensuring execution against people safety quality delivery and cost objectives.
  
• Own and deliver key Kohler Supply Chain KPIs: Engagement Score First Year TurnoverManag Recordable Injury Rate OS&D Inventory Accuracy and Adjustments On-Time Shipping and Cost per Unit.
  
• Leads all inbound and outbound transportation operations including coordination of manufacturing shuttle movements to ensure efficient and reliable product flow.
  
• Drives alignment and shared ownership of goals through consistent performance reporting root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions; establishes and enforces standard policies and procedures to support operational excellence.
  
• Leads associate engagement across the DC by developing and executing engagement strategies action plans and clear consistent communication.
  
• Owns site safety performance in partnership with Plant EHS driving year-over-year improvement ensuring program effectiveness and providing accurate monthly safety reporting.
  
• Accountable for site quality performance driving continuous improvement in OS&D and inventory adjustments through root cause analysis corrective actions and process discipline.
  
• Accountable for site On-Time Shipping (OTS) performance ensuring adherence to delivery schedules and execution of actions necessary to consistently meet customer delivery commitments.
  
• Owns and manages all Union City DC budget line items ensuring financial performance meets plan and aligns with business objectives.
  
• Forecasts and plans future operational requirements across equipment capital labor and facilities; develops and manages capital budgets including replacement and new investments to support current and future growth.
  
• Leads cost improvement initiatives by streamlining processes eliminating non-value-added activities across storage shipping and receiving and delivering sustainable savings to offset inflation.
  
• Ensures inventory accuracy and optimizes storage methodologies within the Union City Distribution Center to support operational efficiency and service levels.
  
• Ensure proper maintenance and housekeeping of machinery equipment and facilities within the Union City Distribution Center through coordination with internal service teams and external partners.
  
• Leads site execution of Kohlers sustainability initiatives driving sustainable practices across distribution and warehouse operations in Union City.
  
• Develops a high-performing workforce through training coaching and career development while driving labor efficiency and cost control.
  
• Apply established employee relations policies compensation policies safety and health regulations where such are in place. Act as necessary in recommending promotions merit increases transfers leaves of absence and disciplinary/performance improvement plans. Process associate information rate adjustments job postings method changes automatic progressions and other related changes.
  
• Supports and leads special projects and initiatives assigned by leadership.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• 5 years of experience in multi-shift warehousing and distribution operations.
• Knowledge of materials management inventory control warehouse and distribution center operations material handling equipment and transportation
• Experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets
• Experience demonstrating leadership with a track record of delivering results across
• Experience utilizing KPIs (People Safety Quality Service Cost and Sustainability) in warehouse and distribution environments is preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means youll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $113150 - $175150. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work addition this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing access to career growth and development opportunities a diverse and inclusive workplace and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30000 bold leaders across the globe were driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious healthy and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohlers policy to recruit hire and promote qualified applicants without regard to race creed religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If as an individual with a disability you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Required Experience:

Manager