What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Distribution & Warehouse position at Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company?
Knape & Vogt is seeking an experienced Director of Distribution & Warehouse to lead our dynamic team in ensuring efficient operations within our distribution and eCommerce channels located on Eastern Ave in Wyoming, Michigan. This role demands a strategic thinker with a robust background in logistics, KPI management, quality control, and proficiency in ERP/WMS systems. Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded!
Company Overview
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125-year-old company based in Grand Rapids. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
What’s In It For You?
Company Overview
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125-year-old company based in Grand Rapids. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
What’s In It For You?
- Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Bonus and Merit opportunities
- Drive the culture and accountability for daily customer picking, staging and delivery
- Hold teams accountable to Safety Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) methodology
- Manage relationships with third party lease tenants in the Distribution center
- Drive profitability, pick rates, and all customer satisfaction metrics and KPI's
- Determine best layout of the facility for most efficient operation with respect to the 7 wastes of Lean
- Continuous improvement leader for distribution and freight, driving cost and waste out of process
- Participate in annual budget process and monitors and analyzes monthly budget performance
- Create, maintain and ensure compliance of freight and other service policies
- 10 years of experience in distribution operations within a multi-site/national footprint, 3 years of managerial experience
- Proven track record in handling warehouse set up projects, delivery metrics and continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, previous experience with ERP and WMS systems
- Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with individuals at all levels, both inside and outside the organization
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
