Continuous Improvement & Engineered Standards Director

Develop the vision and strategic objectives for maximizing efficiency and customer satisfaction through innovative warehouse solutions and data analytics. Work collaboratively with operational leadership, Sales, and senior leadership to ensure that the McLane strategy aligns with future customer needs, e-commerce strategy, and other growth initiatives. Oversee Company Engineered Standard programs and help drive productivity improvements. Build multiple teams and work across the McLane businesses to deliver scalable technologies to improve productivity and tracking capabilities in the warehouse operation. Develop short-, mid- and long-term product roadmaps and visions, and ensure teams are appropriately staffed, motivated, engaged, and well prepared to advance the goals of the organization.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide strong operational leadership and foster an operational culture that drives structured and disciplined program execution and performance.
• Monitor and analyze competitor business practices and technological advances which may offer competitive advantages.
• Develop strategies, systems, processes, and tools to achieve operational results and efficiencies across the company.
• Align and manage capital and expense budgets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Identify warehouse efficiency implications and opportunities resulting from major corporate strategies and change initiatives.
• Serve as leadership sponsor for vendor partnerships and service support programs.
• Oversee network-wide implementations of Engineered standards and slotting solutions.
• Accountable for driving productivity through methods improvements, layouts, warehouse slotting, the use of technology and other means.
• Lead Change Management Efforts: Partner with executive and divisional senior leadership teams to drive internal change management efforts, including collaboratively establishing strategy.
• Partner with industry experts to identify strategic new technologies and warehousing solutions to advance the operational efficiencies of the enterprise.
• Ensure operational KPI management and reporting of Labor standards systems align with executive leadership across the Grocery and Foodservice enterprise.
• Evaluate and challenge current operations to identify opportunities for strategic improvements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Deep understanding of distribution center operations and inventory management best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business preferred, other applicable degrees with accompanying experience will be considered.
• Experience with and managing multiple Standards systems (Blue Yonder, Manhattan or Argent), preferred.
• Experience in implementing large-scale program implementations.
• Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate strategy into an executable plan.
• Experience in concurrent program development and implementation across enterprise.
• 7+ years' experience managing diverse and remote teammates.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to advocate for and present recommendations to executive leadership.
• 12+ years of related industry experience.
• Experience in strategic enterprise planning and execution.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment.
• This position requires 50-70% travel.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.