Distribution Manager II

EchoStar

$100K — $119K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A minimum of five years of leadership experience in operations management in a medium-to-high volume manufacturing/distribution environment
  • Experience with WMS/ ERP Systems preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

  • Manage processing and auditing efficiencies within one or more areas of the department
  • Resolve escalated process issues and report to Senior Management as needed
  • Direct daily operations of Manufacturing and Warehouse
  • Create standard work procedures and optimize workflow
  • Inspire a culture of engagement and respect among employees
  • Collaborate with department managers for knowledge sharing and problem solving
  • Develop and manage quality assurance and process improvement programs

Benefits

  • Versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts and HSA
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Flexible time away plan
Full Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage multiple supervisors and is fully responsible for the processing and auditing of department's efficiencies at the expected level of productivity and quality identified for one or more areas within the department
  • Responsibilities include resolving escalated process issues with manager/supervisors, process changes, and reporting to Senior Level management as needed
  • Responsible for managing and directing the day to day operations of a Manufacturing and Warehouse operation
  • Provide overall direction of lower level managers/supervisors in support of departmental objectives
  • Create standard work procedures, prepares production schedules, and optimize workflow
  • Inspire a highly-engaged culture based on treating all employees with dignity and respect
  • Collaborate with department managers in knowledge sharing, problem solving, and providing positive leadership within assigned functional areas
  • Collaborate with the manufacturing engineering, packaging engineering and IT teams on refining processes for new product introduction and identification of early failure trends in new products
  • Develop and manage quality assurance and cycle count program(s) designed to ensure continuous process improvement
  • Assign and oversee projects dedicated to auditing and assess processes and procedures to ensure effectiveness
  • Determine performance measurement systems to enhance objectivity and the integrity of performance data and evaluations
  • Develop and implement ongoing training programs to support the launch of new products and processes
  • Recommend new and/or enhancements to existing processes and procedures
  • Develop and maintain shipping procedures and efficiencies, inventory maintenance and accuracy, receiving and order shipments
  • Provide accurate and sufficient data for the evaluation of production efficiencies, return authorization procedures, and determining trends
  • Provide direct interface to all other departments of the corporation's group of companies regarding any operational issues
  • Responsible for high levels of employee engagement, operational performance, safety compliance, quality compliance, shift efficiencies, and collaboration with other departments
  • This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities assigned to this position and other duties may be assigned


This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a manufacturing shift/group. Also, directly supervises supervisory and non-supervisory employees involving staffing, conducting performance appraisals, training coaching and developing subordinates, promotions, salary increases, termination, and disciplinary action.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A minimum of five years of leadership experience in operations management in a medium-to-high volume manufacturing/distribution environment
  • Experience with WMS/ ERP Systems preferred


Skills and Qualifications:
  • Ability to effectively respond to and interact with all levels of manufacturing staff
  • Competencies include excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
  • Flexible, innovative and the ability to manage staff, responsibilities and priorities in a fast paced, growth-oriented and time-critical environment
  • Proven ability to develop team members professionally and instill a high-quality culture
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate supervisors and managers to obtain results through others
  • Proven ability to develop team members professionally and instill a high-quality culture
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving/resolution skills and a team focus
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical and non-technical instructions


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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers; sit continuously for extended periods of time; and reach with hands and arms. This position may require sitting for long periods of time at a workstation. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, read and interpret documents and instructions; frequent identification of letters, numbers, and symbols in a technology environment. The employee must have the ability to use a keyboard and equipment typically found in an office setting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard office environment within manufacturing/warehouse facility.

Reports to General Manager.

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $100,000.00/Year - $119,900.00/Year
Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

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