Director of Distribution

Harrington Industrial Plastics a leading distributor in providing flow control solutions across industrial markets, serving all industries with corrosive and high-purity applications for over 60 years. With 65 locations, Harrington is a trusted leader in offering versatile products to meet the needs of a multitude of industrial and high purity applications. Harrington’s focus on industry requirements, specifications, and high-quality craftsmanship are what makes us outstanding in this industry. These things, in addition to our dedicated, technically oriented sales force, and serviceability in virtually every major market in the United States have all contributed to our success.

Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of Distribution Center managers to support execution of operational targets, optimization of safety and efficiency, project support, accuracy, and consistency across the network.
• In collaboration with Supply Chain Director and team, RBOMs, and branch stakeholders, maximize Distribution Center service levels, measured by order line On Time In Full (OTIF) and inventory efficiency.
• Review recommendations for both Capital and Operational expense investments to drive cost savings and improvements in safety and efficiency; work with DC Managers to finalize submittals for recommended investments and execute the implementation of approved spend.
• Ensure that customer-facing project requirements are appropriately led, staffed, and managed on an ongoing basis to include close collaboration between sales and operational teams to drive consistent and accurate execution.
• Take an active leadership role in projects related to the Distribution Center network, including expansion of the network via new DC or Hub locations, software or hardware system implementations, or other significant efforts involving the network.
• Conduct regular reviews of Distribution Center staffing and efficiency to ensure service level and team effectiveness are maximized.
• Ensure that Distribution Center teams are conducting required operational tasks at appropriate intervals, including reviews of transaction reports for resolution, cycle counts and inventory adjustments, freight cost optimization and recovery, and facility reviews.

Requirements

• 4 + years of Distribution Center leadership experience, specifically including leadership of multiple facilities; experience in a wholesale distribution environment strongly preferred, ideally in a hub-and-spoke distribution network.
• Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years of related warehouse management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift driving experience is preferred.
• Is aware of business priorities and makes decisions based on an analysis of complex situations; involves others to gain commitment.
• Continually acts to remove obstacles to achieve progress.
• Identifies trends and priorities for performance improvement and actively contributes to forward-looking strategic plans.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in making decisions and assesses and takes risks where appropriate.
• Prioritizes the needs of internal and external customers and the success of the organization appropriately when making decisions.
• Actively seeks to improve performance through the use of technology and process improvement.
• Ensures all resources – people, process and technology- work towards the completion of goals.
• Maximizes utilization of available resources to the benefit of the organization.
• Is open and positive regarding change and innovates to improve performance.
• Responds positively to change and actively encourages innovation.
• Delivers results through innovation, ensuring long term value is added.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic through consistent, focused attention to both recurring tasks and immediate needs.

When it comes to benefits, Harrington has everything you'd expect and much more! Our comprehensive total compensation package is designed to attract and retain the best employees. We consistently search for unique ways to improve our employees overall health: physically, financially and socially!

Insurance:

• Medical plan includes HDHP/HSA with annual company contribution
• Comprehensive dental with orthodontic benefits
• Vision with Lasik discounts
• Free 24/7/365 telehealth & concierge benefits with prescription services in (all states) when enrolled on the medical plan
• Voluntary pet care benefits to care for furry family members
• Voluntary identity protection against emerging threats
• Company paid life insurance with voluntary personal and dependent election options
• Supplemental insurance options include critical illness, accident and, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings:

• 401(k) and Roth retirement benefits with 100% vested company match up to 4%
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care

Work/Life Balance

• 3 weeks PTO with growing accruals up to 5 weeks/year
• 7 holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday following Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
• Jury/Witness Duty
• Bereavement

Other Perks:

• Savings on home and auto insurance
• Wellness incentive programs with gift card benefits up to $200/year
• Free weight loss & lifestyle programs
• Company wide wellness challenges with opportunities to participate and earn rewards

** Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening/physical and background investigation **

Harrington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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