Distribution Manager

Job description

**Job Description:**

**Company Description**

**Do you imagine working for a company that offers advancement opportunities, competitive wages and comprehensive benefits?

Then look no further!**

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

**ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.)** is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses.

ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 41,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards.

These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation.

We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 20,000 granted and pending patents.

**ITW Mechanical Fastening** offers a broad range of professional grade fasteners for numerous construction applications.

Our products include structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners™), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon® and Red Head®), underlayment screws (Backer-On Rock-On ®), self-drilling screws (Teks®) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z Ancor®).

ITW Mechanical Fastening excels in meeting the growing demands from Pro end-users for high-quality home improvement and construction fastening products.

Our products are trusted by industry professionals and each brand is the market leader in its respective category in terms of quality, performance and ease of use.

Join ITW Construction’s Mechanical Fastening team as a **Distribution Manager** , where you will serve as a strategic partner to multiple ITW Construction divisions, including Mechanical Fastening, Power Nailing, CCNA, and the GTU.

This role is responsible for leading all aspects of operations at the Elgin Distribution Center and external warehouses/3PLs. The ideal candidate is a results-driven, enterprise-minded leader who fosters a safety-first culture, drives operational excellence through the ITW Toolbox, and builds a diverse, high-performing team.

This is a high-impact leadership role within one of ITW’s largest and fastest-growing divisions, requiring a strong focus on safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement.

**Primary Responsibilities**

+ Champion a proactive, safety-first culture to achieve zero incidents
+ Lead with an aggressive growth mindset while driving alignment, decision-making, and milestone achievement
+ Foster transparent communication across the facility through town halls, open forums, and one-on-one engagement
+ Oversee all distribution functions including but not limited to: labor planning, volume forecasting, accuracy, productivity, inventory control, and order fulfillment
+ Lead and coach 6S projects and continuous improvement initiatives
+ Drive improvements in order accuracy, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency using the ITW Toolbox with attention to employee engagement
+ Establish and execute short- and long-term goals in safety, quality, performance, and productivity which may include budget and capital requests
+ Ensure ‘80’ customer performance expectations are clearly communicated, understood, and met upstream and downstream
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product rollouts and marketing-driven programs
+ Maintain consistent quality standards across all distribution operations
+ Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented team
+ Engage employees in company/department plans and performance progress
+ Perform other duties as assigned

**Job Requirements**

+ Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
+ 10+ years of progressive warehouse/distribution management experience, including 5+ years in people leadership
+ Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 strongly preferred
+ Previous experience leading a WMS implementation project
+ Strong understanding of business principles including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources
+ Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive innovation, and improve operational processes
+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, respect, and collaborate across teams while creating a results-driven and team-oriented environment
+ Flexible schedule to meet customer fulfillment needs
+ Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
+ Willingness to travel as needed; 0-10%

**Work Environment**

_The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions_ .

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to fumes, heat and dust, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment.

The noise level in the work environment is high when exposed to the manufacturing areas.

Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Physical Demands**

_The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, kneel, lift, stand, and walk on hard surfaces such as concrete.

**Compensation Information:**

We believe our people are our greatest asset.

That’s why we invest in creating an environment where you can thrive—both personally and professionally.

For more details, visit our Benefits page (https://myitwhr.com/) .

In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave.

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000.

Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline.

Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes.

To be considered an applicant, please apply online to a specific job posting.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please click here (hr@itwbrands.com) for information on how to contact us directly.

_ITW is an equal opportunity employer.

We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._

_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._

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