Vice President, Distribution Center Operations

Description

Position at Parts Town

Vice President, Distribution Center Operations

See What We’re All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family. Not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 priority, that’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list.

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• On-site work schedule
• Volunteer opportunities
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
  
  

The Job at a Glance

As our Vice President, Distribution Center Operations, you will be onsite leading all aspects of distribution for our Addison, Illinois distribution center. In this role, you will build a team of rockstars who will continue to provide exceptional customer experience and support the company’s growth. You will develop the leadership team, and lead the evolution of systems, automation, people, and process. You will oversee all aspects of the distribution center including Receiving, Returns receiving, Kitting, Put Away, Picking, Order Consolidation, Packing, Freight Packing, Shipping, Inter warehouse shuttling, and Maintenance. You will lead your team to meet and exceed high measures of quality, productivity, and safety while creating an exceptional work environment. Ready to roll up your sleeves? We want you to apply!

A Typical Day

• Lead, train, and develop DC team of directors, managers, supervisors, specialists, and associates.
• Define and deliver key metrics for DC performance in the areas of safety, quality, same-day shipping, efficiency, and cost.
• Manage the financials of the operation including capital expenditures, operational expenses, and labor costs for the site. Create and oversee annual capital and operating budgets.
• Set and execute strategy for SKU deployment across 3 operating buildings.
• Lead and support our Safety core value. Manage to OSHA standards. Ensure Parts Town complies with any other regulation requirements.
• Recruit, train, and develop a leadership team capable of supporting a high-tech distribution center and maintaining high levels of team member engagement.
• Support and contribute to process improvement and optimization in an automated distribution center environment.
• Maximize facility up-time including planned/preventative maintenance program.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and transportation to ensure effective, efficient operations.
• Ensure sufficient operating capacity to support new customers, manufacturers, and organic growth.
• Identify, justify, and implement system and automation enhancements to optimize execution and customer experience.
• Oversee that all team members are provided adequate, ongoing training and resources needed to succeed.
• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team on the development and execution of company goals and strategies.
• Collaborate with IT team and design, prioritize and approve system changes.
  
  

To Land This Opportunity

• You have 10+ years of experience leading teams in high-volume, automated Distribution Center environments along with a backpack of knowledge in Operations, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech distribution center environment.
• You have successfully managed impactful projects while also keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly.
• Form close partnerships with key suppliers: automation, freight and parcel shipping, supplies, etc.
• As comfortable working on the DC floor as you are contributing to a senior leadership meeting.
• Partner with Talent to structure effective hourly pay structures.
• You naturally lead by example and never fully separate yourself from the day-to-day operation.
• You have demonstrated proficiency in strategy design and implementation, network optimization, workflow design, and P&L management.
• You enjoy motivating your team to reach new production goals. You thrive on change management and enjoy keeping up with a fast-growing environment
• You excel in process improvement methodologies (bonus points if you practice Lean or Six Sigma) and are always looking for ways to become more efficient.
• You’re a go-to for developing and managing productivity, have an analytical mind, and take data-driven steps to understand and solve problems.
• You relish in developing standardized work with a focus on training and process improvement.
• Your professional journey includes Receiving, Stocking, Inventory Control, and Order Fulfillment activities in a high-volume parcel shipping environment.
• You have a solid understanding of parcel shipper operations (UPS, FedEx, USPS, etc.) including both small parcel and freight operations.
• You display empathy, understanding, and patience with employees and external customers.
• You’re a Guru of MS Office – MS Excel is your exceptional friend and a storyteller.
• You are looking to work on-site.
• You’re an all-star communicator and are fluent in English (both written and verbal). Conversational Spanish is a plus.
  
  

About Your Future Team

Our Distribution Center Team is full of high-performing team members who have a passion and enthusiasm to work hard and play hard. We love innovation and get excited about automating our processes. We bring our whole selves to work each day - personality and all - in true Parts Town style. We’re passionate about celebrating birthdays, milestone anniversaries and team wins! If you love food, you will fit right in.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.