Distribution Excellence Manager Job Listing at Schreiber Foods in Green Bay, WI (Job ID R0030164)

Description

Job Category: Manufacturing/Operations Job Family: Distribution Job Description:

Lead and drive the efforts of distribution excellence across the distribution network. Driving process standardization and equipment standardization. Duties include planning, organizing, training, coaching, troubleshooting, evaluation, monitoring, technical support and the constant creation of business initiatives to reduce cost and improve quality.

What you'll do:
• Develop Schreiber Foods Culture – Train, coach, evaluate and reinforce Operational Excellence principles with partners and team members
• Lead efforts in improving cost and quality initiatives by utilizing Six Sigma type efforts. Execute Lean and DMAIC problem-solving projects that have an impact on Distribution Center (DC) KPIs.
• Work with Distribution Center Leadership in identifying and communicating customer requirements and updating process controls to reflect best practices
• Be knowledgeable of various government regulations that must be complied with, i.e., OSHA, USDA, FDA, EPA, EEOC, OFCCP, etc.
• Through the use of problem-solving methods and the use of quality tools to identify and make process improvements – effectively train and mentor team members in the various aspects of continuous improvement (green belt training, statistical management etc.) and monitor the performance of these improvements
• Be involved in the learning and functioning of the daily operational challenges and understanding the core functions of the business and the core equipment utilized as well as products stored and distributed.
• Work with the Regional Distribution Managers, Managers and Supervisors in identifying potential capital improvements assisting with analysis and justification for these projects
• Stay current in the latest tools and technologies that pertain to the Distribution and Logistics industries
• Identify opportunities and deliver measurable improvement through Operational Excellence efforts. Act as a center of excellence for cross functional or DC deployment teams as they apply continuous improvement tools to improve results in the critical areas of the business targeted by those teams.
Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 8+ years experience in Engineering, Operations, or Continuous Improvement
• 10-year Green Belt (ASQ) preferred
• 5-year Black Belt (ASQ) preferred
• Technical Competency - DMAIC, Lean, Kaizen, and Change Management
• High Volume continuous process flow experience, including experimental design
• Ability to collect and interpret Performance Management information and data
• Statistical results and financial impact analysis
• Proficiency in MS Windows, Minitab, MS Office
• Ability to facilitate team-based training
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• DFSS knowledge or experience preferred
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate cross-functional projects and build strong working relationships
• Basic understanding of organizational logistics, inventory, network, supply chain, quality, safety
• Ability to travel up to 25% to regional Schreiber facilities

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits.  When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.  In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year.  That's a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.  That's hard to beat!
• Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Ready to make a move?  Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.   
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare.  Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn $ for focusing on your health. Depending on your medical plan enrollment, earn $1,200 in your HSA or as a cash payout for prevention activities.  Plus, use your $600 lifestyle spending account for reimbursements related to health, fitness, weight management, mental health and social wellness.
• Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

Sound like a company you'd like to be a part of? Click Apply.

Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting@schreiberfoods.com or call 920-437-7601.

​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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