Distribution Manager - Weekend shift | Burlington, KY

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  • Location: Warsaw, KY

  • Company: Dorman Products

are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes Super ATV and Dayton Parts.

Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.7 billion in 2022 and over $3.5 billion in enterprise value. Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work.

The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman. Work Location: Warsaw, KY Department: Operations FLSA Status: Exempt FTE Status: Full Time J ob title: Distribution Manager - Weekend shift - Fri-Sun 5a-5p with some hours on Thursday Reports to: Director Job Summary: The Distribution Manager works directly with frontline leadership and Contributors to drive a culture of engagement, deliver key performance metrics and maximize operational performance.

In this role, you will be responsible for the direction and management of the daily outbound operations, overseeing revenue, profit and cost controls, and ensuring

safety, service and quality measures. Ideal candidate for this role has a high degree of resourcefulness, is an excellent communicator, thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment, and is passionate about helping others reach their full potential.

Primary Duties (5-7 Key responsibilities) Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve process quality. Coaches and mentors direct reports in order to provide leadership counseling and advice to managers. Leads CIP (continuous improvement process) projects within distribution department. Demonstrate practical application of quality concepts such as 5S and Kaizen to improve quality performance of assigned area of responsibility.

Must possess ability to organize work activities and produce successful results. Make effective use of available resources, including staff. Stay on schedule and meeting commitments. Effective follow-up and prompt corrective action ensuring results are achieved. Coordinate distribution activities to obtain optimum utilization of human resources, warehouse management system and equipment. Reviews and analyzes distribution reports to determine causes of nonconformity with outbound order requirements and customer service objectives.

Work effectively with others in a collaborative environment. To the extent appropriate, creates and maintains an environment which encourages others to work together to achieve business goals. Tracks performance, both accuracy and productivity, at the individual level and takes corrective actions to help individuals meet performance objectives. Must possess the communication skills (written and verbal) to communicate at all levels of the organization to move projects through the organization and lead project teams. Compiles, stores, and retrieves distribution data. Help contributors understand and connect to our vision, mission, strategy and business priorities Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Knowledge and experience with Warehouse Management Tools preferred Physical Requirement : Capability to lift 50 pounds.

Working Conditions : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate. Education or experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in related field strongly preferred 5+ years demonstrated experience coaching individuals and teams Required Core Values & Competencies Dorman Core Values Ideation & Innovation Deliver Customer Value Empower Our Contributors Accountability for Results Strive for Excellence Dorman Leadership Competencies Ethics & Integrity Strategic Thinking & Execution Business & Financial Acumen Change Management & Influence Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Inspires & Builds Talent Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, interaction, gender identity, interactionual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.

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