Director of Distribution

3 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, United States Knape & Vogt Full time

Knape & Vogt is seeking an experienced Director of Distribution & Warehouse to lead our dynamic team in ensuring efficient operations within our distribution and eCommerce channels located on Eastern Ave in Wyoming, Michigan. This role demands a strategic thinker with a robust background in logistics, KPI management, quality control, and proficiency in ERP/WMS systems. Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded

Company Overview:

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125-year-old company based in Grand Rapids. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What's In It For You?

  • Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
  • Competitive Pay
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Bonus and Merit opportunities
What Will You Get To Do:
  • Drive the culture and accountability for daily customer picking, staging and delivery
  • Hold teams accountable to Safety Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) methodology
  • Manage relationships with third party lease tenants in the Distribution center
  • Drive profitability, pick rates, and all customer satisfaction metrics and KPI's
  • Determine best layout of the facility for most efficient operation with respect to the 7 wastes of Lean
  • Continuous improvement leader for distribution and freight, driving cost and waste out of process
  • Participate in annual budget process and monitors and analyzes monthly budget performance
  • Create, maintain and ensure compliance of freight and other service policies
What Will You Bring:
  • 10 years of experience in distribution operations within a multi-site/national footprint, 3 years of managerial experience
  • Proven track record in handling warehouse set up projects, delivery metrics and continuous improvement
  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, previous experience with ERP and WMS systems
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with individuals at all levels, both inside and outside the organization
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification


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