Distribution Team Leader (Project Management)

Job Category:

Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:

Operations Leadership

Job Description:

The Distribution Team Leader will provide leadership and direction to a Distribution team.  Continuously improves cost, quality and service by developing teamwork, process understanding and ownership.  Ensure there is appropriate capacity and capability to meet customer requirements.  Conducts long and short-range capacity studies to determine requirements for new equipment and facilities.  Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, IS, Operations Systems Teams and Distribution to optimize the entire supply chain. 

What you'll do:

• Innovate, lead and maintain control of Distribution initiatives related to cost, quality, service and safety.
• Articulate, develop, and implement a comprehensive Distribution strategy and related systems which best support the entire organization
• Manage the relationship and act as primary liaison with external warehouse suppliers
• Own and execute Company-Wide Forklift Program
• Assure implementation of regulatory (safety, environmental and food safety) programs that apply to the Distribution centers
• Standardize major Distribution processes and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and KPIs                                                                                   
• Lead or support applicable procedural changes within areas of Supply Chain, Customer Service and Operations to constantly improve the operation and communication between departments
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, Finance or related field
• Preferring 7+ Years of experience in Distribution, Operations or Supply Chain Management in a leadership role.
• Oral and Written Communication
• Ability to learn system skills on own; adaptability
• Interviewing/gathering requirements
• Technical/Professional self-development
• Technical knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Distribution Processes, Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service and Project Management
• Internal Partners completed two years in current position
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits.  When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.  In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year.  That's a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.  That's hard to beat!
• Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Ready to make a move?  Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.   
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare.  Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn $ for focusing on your health. Depending on your medical plan enrollment, earn $1,200 in your HSA or as a cash payout for prevention activities.  Plus, use your $600 lifestyle spending account for reimbursements related to health, fitness, weight management, mental health and social wellness.
• Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

Sound like a company you'd like to be a part of? Click Apply.

Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting@schreiberfoods.com or call 920-437-7601.

​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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