**Position: Parts Distribution Manager**
**Company: Daikin Applied**
**Location: Dayton, Ohio – In Office**
**Overview:**
Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company. Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Parts Distribution Manager to direct and coordinate the day-to-day operations of our parts distribution warehouse. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
**Responsibilities:**
– Ensure that facility budget and SLA targets meet or are favorable; monitor spending and manage to budget
– Drive maximum utilization of resources, including people, processes, and technology for the facility
– Provide direction in leading safety, quality, cost, and productivity goals
– Recommend distribution policies and programs to maintain and improve competitive position and profitability
– Prepare, maintain, and communicate operational goals while ensuring procedures are followed per company guidelines
– Collaborate with leadership in the development of long-term operational plans
– Monitor space utilization, optimization, and layout for efficient and cost-effective operations
– Manage, coach, mentor, and develop staff to achieve objectives; conduct performance reviews and corrective counseling
– Participate in recruitment and new hire onboarding process, fostering a People Centered Management culture
– Initiate and coordinate major projects, including facility layout changes, new WMS functionality, facility relocation, major repairs, etc.
– Establish new processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operational management and fulfillment functions
– Utilize lean methodology for process improvement and maintain daily coaching for distribution optimization
– Develop cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and productivity standards
– Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day performance of operations
– Transform data into meaningful information and define activities for improvement in warehouse/distribution operations
– Perform other duties as assigned
**Qualifications:**
– Bachelor’s degree
– 4-6 years related experience with 2+ years of people leadership experience
– Growth-oriented with high energy level for process and performance improvement
– Strong attention to detail and proven track record of continuous improvement in a distribution setting
– Effective team building and mentoring skills
– Effective communication skills (written & verbal) with all levels of the organization
– Strong computer skills
– Lean manufacturing principles a plus
– Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
**Benefits:**
– Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
– PTO
– 401K match
– Support for community involvement and much more
– Ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company passionate about growth
– Support of an organization that values diversity and inclusion to achieve the best results
