Sr Mgr, Distribution

The Senior Distribution Manager will play a critical role in executing strategic distribution initiatives that support the transformation of Fortune Brands Innovations’ Howe and LaGrange, IN distribution centers into a balanced, cost-effective, and high-performing operation. The role will lead complex, cross-functional, and enterprise-wide initiatives focused on driving efficiency in both distribution and inventory management. As a hands-on leader, the Senior Distribution Manager will leverage end-to-end supply chain expertise, advanced analytics, and best practices in change and transition management to achieve business objectives. A strong emphasis will be placed on enhancing customer service and the overall customer experience.

Responsibilities

Lead operational excellence across two Indiana distribution centers; Oversee end-to-end distribution operations, including receiving, inventory management, and shipping, to achieve backlog, on-time, and in-full (OTIF) service targets; Provide servant leadership to multiple distribution teams, fostering engagement, accountability, and a positive associate experience; Develop daily operational and performance plans aligned to volume, capacity, and service requirements; Establish and maintain associate relations initiatives based on employee feedback to support engagement and retention; Lead daily shift stand-ups and leadership meetings to ensure clear communication, alignment, and execution; Review daily and weekly KPI performance, driving root-cause discussions and continuous improvement; Report operational scorecard and service metrics to senior leadership and peers; Partner cross-functionally with demand planning, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to support weekly delivery cycles and customer commitments; Drive SKU rationalization and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and project execution; Identify improvement opportunities, define metrics, and implement processes to support successful project transitions; Support the development and presentation of strategic and tactical capacity plans to senior leadership; Lead change management initiatives by assessing impacts, developing recommendations, and driving execution; Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Critical Fifteen standards and OPUS incident reporting; Collaborate closely with HR to support associate relations, leadership development, and workforce planning; Manage daily, monthly, and annual financial performance in alignment with budget objectives; Drive lean principles, standard work, and continuous improvement across all facilities; Develop and mentor leaders to build a forward-thinking, high-performing organization

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of relevant supply chain/manufacturing experience in roles of increasing responsibility; Minimum of 5 years of experience leading large scale, highly complex cross-functional strategic initiatives following a formal project management methodology and/or Six Sigma DMAIC discipline; Experience in supply chain end-to-end processes including demand planning, supply planning, scheduling, capacity management, and/or logistics; Experience operating in an ERP environment; Skillful in building valued partnerships with stakeholders, communicating and influencing effectively across all levels of an organization, leading change, collaborating, and working cross-functionally, facilitating workshops, applying emotional intelligence, and employing analytics; Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice to have

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Engineering, or related discipline; Minimum of 3 years in a lead role; Supply Chain and Six Sigma expertise gained through training, certification, and/or industry associations (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, PMP)

Benefits

Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance; Role-based sales incentive plan; Robust health plans; Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution; Product discounts; Flexible time off benefits; Adoption benefits; Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)