Manager Distribution

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Manager – Distribution is a support function in the Generac Supply Chain organization. The role is focused on pick, pack, and ship operations performance. The Manager – Distribution will ensure all distribution operations within the facility of responsibility are done with the consistency, reliability, and predictability our various Sales Offices require when servicing their customers. This role will be responsible for ensuring that pick, pack and ship processes are executed consistently within facility to Generac standards, that tools and applications are deployed and used optimally, and that pick, pack and ship operations financial and operational performances are meeting targets. The Manager – Distribution ensures that the programs related to safety and training are consistent with other Generac sites and become key factors for best employee retention. Creates and manages the Generac pick, pack, and ship operations teammates’ onboarding process in collaboration with the HR team (from initial staffing requirement to onboarding).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises of Pick, pack and ship operations of a site ensuring the entire pick, pack and ship processes are maintained and developed in accordance with the goals and compliance requirements of the Generac Sales Offices (same day shipping, productivity levels, seasonal variations and best customer experience).
• Monitors and manages the Generac DC operations financial and operational performances using relevant KPIs and reports performance periodically (at a regional or DC level: variance analysis, material management /inventory management best practices, mode/service performance, YoY comparison, Actual to Plan).
• Designs and directs the work of the team. Selects, coaches, and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
• Initiates and/or leads continuous improvement initiatives related to DC operations, update CI program lists and report periodically on progress.
• Maintains customer relations by ensuring seamless material flow process from incoming receiving and inspection to shipment of product to customers. Manages materials and movement between secondary distribution center including establishing/improving processes for system driven replenishments and customer shipments.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 3 years’ leadership experience
• 5 years’ experience with technology solutions – WMS and ERP, or similar
• 5 years’ experience participating in and / or leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste in the operation
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software solutions (ERP: SAP/Oracle, WMS)
• Experience designing and delivering training
• Information management experience including analysis of data
• Lean / six sigma certification
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Ability to identify and resolve high complexity process/system problems
• Ability to investigate and troubleshoot flow /process issues
• Strong conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of basic financial practices and budget management
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, and multiple business applications evaluation and reporting
  
  
  

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs
  
  
  

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”