Sr. Manager of Distribution and Continuous Improvement

Description

Paragon 28’s growth continues and we’re looking for more great employees!  Now is your chance to join this public company dedicated to improving a patient’s quality of life with the treatment of the most challenging foot and ankle conditions!  We are currently looking to fill the position of Sr. Manager of Distribution and Continuous Improvement with a starting range of $109,000 - $150,000/year, dependent upon experience, education, and skills. This position requires a full-time onsite presence.

The Sr. Manager of Distribution and Continuous Improvement has responsibility for the Distribution functions within Paragon 28, to include receiving and put away, logistics, inventory management, and process development. This position also has overall responsibility for the management of people within this team.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for the planning, organization and direction of distribution, logistics and freight management activities to meet or exceed established service goals in a cost-effective manner.

  • Improve processes and procedures throughout the distribution organization to drive efficiencies and a consistent workflow.

  • Maintain alignment to budgetary responsibilities for labor, freight, and direct expenses.

    • Create processes to minimize freight expenses and maximize on-time delivery.

  • Implement departmental reporting metrics to track performance, inventory accuracy, labor utilization, and processing times.

  • Ensure all financial and internal audit requirements are met.

  • Create and maintain data models for domestic and international inventory site optimization.

• Establish and enforce processes to minimize internal errors and increase internal and external customer satisfaction.

• Provide leadership, communication, and coaching to Distribution Supervisors and employees:

  • Ensure teams are properly staffed, and labor is efficiently allocated, trained and motivated.

  • Cultivate a motivated employee environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, confidence, and business ownership.

  • Build teams committed to excellence, focused on the highest level of service delivery, and driving key business metrics.

  • Provide, coordinate, and coach continuous improvement activities through the distribution teams

  • Foster teamwork to sustain continuous improvement in safety, service, quality and cost.

• Work with Operational leadership to streamline processes between frequently interfacing teams and exceed shared expectations.

• Communicate regularly with Commercial, Finance, Engineering, and QC leadership to ensure operational alignment and desired results.

• Full ownership of the On-Call staff to ensure after hours business needs are met

• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

This job operates in both a professional office environment and distribution warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines as well as equipment found in a distribution facility.

Travel

10% of overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field
• 5 years of domestic and international distribution operations and inventory management experience
• 3 years of work experience in process optimization in a warehouse/operations setting required
• Lean Six Sigma Green belt required, Black Belt preferred
• SAP or similar ERP software experience preferred
• Prior experience in orthopedics/medical device operations desired

• Demonstrated leadership style that motivates team performance by communicating a company vision and providing coaching to a team
• Proficient in establishing, collecting and interpreting analytics to resolve problems and improve processes
  • Experience creating and utilizing business intelligence tools to drive inventory optimization and employee productivity
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization and to large groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

P28 is a leader in the development and distribution of medical solutions for the foot and ankle industry.  Established in 2010, every member of our inspired and dedicated team serves a vital role in the achievement of our mission: to strategically build a company around the core principles that drive innovation and quality.  We're located at 14445 Grasslands Dr., just off E-470 and Peoria St. on the east side of Englewood, CO.

We offer comprehensive medical coverage with generously subsidized premiums for both employees only and coverage with dependents. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services.  Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness), pet insurance and more.  Free counseling services and resources are offered for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program.  A safe harbor 401(k) Plan with 3% match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which allows purchase of P28 stock at a discounted rate.  You are able to accrue 19 days of PTO over 12 months to maintain a fulfilling work/life balance. Our working environment is considered Colorado Casual. Onsite we have a fresh food kiosk, free parking and will have a new, expanded fitness center!

Paragon 28 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:  to protect the interests of all parties, Paragon 28, Inc. will not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place through the Paragon 28, Inc. HR department.  Please do not contact or forward resumes or referrals to our company employees.  Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Paragon 28, Inc. property.  Paragon 28, Inc. is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes or referrals.

Salary : $109,000 - $150,000