Distribution Manager

Distribution ManagerDo you imagine working for a company that offers advancement opportunities, competitive wages and comprehensive benefits? Then look no furtherITW 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 worlds 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 Constructions 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 ITWs largest and fastest-growing divisions, requiring a strong focus on safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement.Primary ResponsibilitiesChampion a proactive, safety-first culture to achieve zero incidentsLead with an aggressive growth mindset while driving alignment, decision-making, and milestone achievementFoster transparent communication across the facility through town halls, open forums, and one-on-one engagementOversee all distribution functions including but not limited to: labor planning, volume forecasting, accuracy, productivity, inventory control, and order fulfillmentLead and coach 6S projects and continuous improvement initiativesDrive improvements in order accuracy, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency using the ITW Toolbox with attention to employee engagementEstablish and execute short- and long-term goals in safety, quality, performance, and productivity which may include budget and capital requestsEnsure 80 customer performance expectations are clearly communicated, understood, and met upstream and downstreamCollaborate with cross-functional teams on new product rollouts and marketing-driven programsMaintain consistent quality standards across all distribution operationsRecruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented teamEngage employees in company/department plans and performance progressPerform other duties as assignedJob RequirementsBachelors degree required; MBA preferred10+ years of progressive warehouse/distribution management experience, including 5+ years in people leadershipExperience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 strongly preferredPrevious experience leading a WMS implementation projectStrong understanding of business principles including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resourcesDemonstrated ability to lead change, drive innovation, and improve operational processesExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, respect, and collaborate across teams while creating a results-driven and team-oriented environmentFlexible schedule to meet customer fulfillment needsStrong presentation, written and verbal communication skills with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteWillingness to travel as needed; 0-10%Work EnvironmentThe 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 DemandsThe 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 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.