Distribution Manager - Manufacturing

Avantor is looking for a Distribution Manager to oversee all material handling operations for the multi-shift site. Reporting to the Global Supply Chain and Distribution Organization, this role holds significant accountability to the site Director and department counterparts. The Warehousing and Distribution teams ensure that Avantor's production operations are consistently supplied with materials, facilitating seamless day-to-day operations.

The Distribution Manager is responsible for directing the daily activities of the warehouse, including labor scheduling, supervision and proper utilization of space and equipment.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Paris, KY office.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Plan and schedule all distribution services related to proper shipping of Avantor-manufactured chemicals to Avantor Distribution Centers and direct customer shipments.
• Oversee all services related to inbound warehousing of raw materials from Avantor suppliers and manufacturing, including pulling production orders to deliver to site production areas in a timely manner.
• Direct and oversee job assignments and plan daily labor schedules.
• Operate within a tiered daily management performance culture, reviewing metrics daily with direct reports and plant leadership to ensure proper measures are taken.
• Maintain an appropriate performance evaluation system for recommending promotions, wage increases and terminations.
• Participate in budget preparation, revenue and account analyses. This position will be responsible for daily oversight and management of distribution-related spending, including vendor management, supplies, and services.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution and retention of all necessary reports and records regarding warehouse operations.
• Monitor the cleanliness and working condition of all equipment and oversee adjustments and/or repairs as necessary.
• Manage programs to keep tools and equipment in designated areas; schedule cleaning of equipment; store product in neat straight rows inside painted perimeters; maintain strict rodent and pest control; ensure compliance with appropriate government regulations.
• The site is a multi-shift operation, therefore availability to support shift leaders when necessary is critical.
• Audit operations to ensure service standards are being met.
• Ensure current and accurate inventory control for each account.
• Ensure that customer orders are picked and shipped in a timely fashion within prescribed cost levels.
• Assist in ensuring the security of the facility, its environs, employees and contents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• College degree (preferred) and/or equivalent experience required.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 8 years experience with 5 years of direct experience in a similar position; 3+ years leadership responsibility.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Requires demonstrated skills in leadership, organization and communication.
• An understanding of warehousing operations.
• An understanding of key aspects (including safety) of chemical handling and distribution is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Lean Principles related to operations management.
• Must be PC literate and have a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with computer systems, warehouse systems and computerized scanning equipment is a plus.

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level. Although the associate primarily works in an office environment, while performing the duties of this job, the associate can be exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate may work near moving mechanical machinery and/or vehicles and the noise level in the work environment can be loud. Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.