Distribution Center Manager - Rockford, Il

Requisition Summary

Under the general supervision of the PACCAR Parts Director of Operations, leads all Distribution Center activities.

This position is located in Rockford, IL.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop a positive relationship with current/new freight carriers that drives lead time reductions and improved service to dealers and customers.
• Lead by example with highest degree of integrity, promote teamwork, and effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Participate in special assignments/projects; available for travel and/or relocation.
• Recruit, train, and develop all levels of staffing.
• Prepare, direct, and coordinate reports and information
• Manage to world-class cost, productivity, quality, inventory control, customer service, human resource, and safety metrics.
• Engage regularly with members of the Executive Management Team.
• Work with Capital Budget Manager to create facility improvement projects and Champion or lead the implementation phases.
• Foster a climate of continuous improvement and drive change throughout the PDC network.
• Develop a positive relationship with the customer base; maintain market knowledge of PDC region dealers, supply base, and competitors.
• Direct operations assuring the expedient flow of product in/out of the PDC.
• Develop and perform within approved Operating and Capital budgets.
• Desire and understanding to use data and statistical tools to drive operational improvements; strong focus on metrics and culture of accountability.
• Work with Assistant Director of Logistics manage outbound freight logistics and ensure the highest quality at lowest possible cost.

Qualifications

• Ability to influence others through clear communication of expectations. Ability to present and communicate to all levels of management.
• Distribution, logistics, manufacturing, quality, or inventory control experience.
• Ability to manage technical projects, such as radio frequency and voice picking, within the distribution environment
• Experience with Total Quality Management System (TQM) a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership and supervision with PACCAR or other business experience.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment with little to no supervision.
• Proven record of accomplishment in developing future leaders required.
• Experience with PACCAR Production System (PPS) or TPS methodology a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in a business, logistics, or engineering field required, Master's degree preferred.
• Multi-lingual skills highly desirable.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR Benefits:

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• This position offers relocation assistance benefits.
• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Salary Range

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this position is $120,500 - $212,000 annually. This position is eligible for annual incentive bonus compensation with a target of 30%. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Additional Information:

• PACCAR Parts is an E-Verify Employer
• PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement
• PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

Division Information

PACCAR Parts is the global provider of aftermarket parts and services to support Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and TRP dealers around the world. This includes 18 distribution centers globally that support 2,200 dealerships and over 1,000,000 customers. Aftermarket support includes world class customer centers that deliver industry leading uptime in conjunction with our outstanding supply chain that delivers record levels of inventory availability for dealers and customers.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.