Distribution Center Manager

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Our Parts, Garments, and Accessories (PG&A) Polaris Distribution Center in Wilmington, OH (60 miles from Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton areas) is looking for an Operations site manager. The Distribution Center Manager is the top leadership position, having overall accountability for the distribution operation. This role is responsible for leading their team to manage all inbound & outbound operations for the facility.

This includes maintaining and improving benchmark levels of safety, quality, customer delivery and cost. The role also works with broader DC network leadership team to improve customer experience and drive continuous improvement throughout the entire supply chain network. In addition, the DC Manager will be responsible for the development of direct reports and building a talent pipeline for the facility and broader organization.

Operations:

• Establish goals and strategy for the DC and drive alignment through your team to meet or exceed targets
• Overall accountability for DC’s safety, quality, productivity and lean goals
• Provide leadership and direction to effectively manage P&L for the facility
• Lead and coordinate activities across two campus buildings supporting three brands, aligning site operations with organizational goals and a unified campus culture
• Improve and maintain levels of safety, quality, delivery, cost and continuous improvement throughout the facility
• Establish continuous improvement/lean culture- change agent who can develop and motivate their team to higher levels of accomplishment
• Partner with sales and corporate leadership teams to ensure high level of service to our customers
• Lead direct reports to drive changes and improvements to standard operating procedures, work instructions, and other documented training
• Support the ongoing efforts of Lean Management Operations within the facility, including reiterating a “6S” culture through ensuring the receiving docks are clean and organized
• Lead process improvement projects through the use of prescribed methodologies and tools
• Serve in community and lead community relations strategy for the facility

People:

• Directly lead, manage, coach, & develop your direct report leadership team in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure your leadership team has the training, tools and support to effectively manage their individual teams
• Manage staffing levels for the DC, partnering with human resources to ensure current and future appropriate levels
• Establish and maintain mentorship, cross-training, and development culture in facility
• Conduct performance reviews and development for your leadership team with focus on talent succession
• Responsible for interviewing, selecting, and hiring leadership staff in partnership with broader site leadership team
• Establish and maintain a positive culture that drives accountability and team first mentality
• Communicate to all levels of the organization on topics of site goals, performance feedback, departmental, organization and company initiatives

• Bachelor’s/4-year degree required, preferably in Operations or Supply Chain Management, Engineering or other related field;
  Master’s degree preferred
• 8 + years of progressive leadership experience required; prior experience leading a complex facility
• Previous large scale, distribution, manufacturing or supply chain/operations experience required
• Deep knowledge of distribution/warehousing: logistics, fulfillment, operations, and facilities
• Strong track record of leading leaders; developing talent and empowering them to be successful
• Talented communicator, capable of communicating complex messages to different levels of an organization with proven results
• Strategic thinker with ability to be hands-on in the operation
• Proven experience as a change agent and ability to…