Director of Distribution

JOB TITLE: Director of Distribution Founded in 1940 by Sam Young and now led by Jordan Young, Fairfield Processing takes great pride in its rich history as a third generation, family-owned and operated American business providing innovative products and brands to its consumers. Fairfield has built strong consumer loyalty over the decades by delivering consistent, quality products at good value – all with an unconditional guarantee. Working for Fairfield is like being part of a family. Because we believe in you and what you will contribute to our vision, we want the best for you. We understand that what a company has to offer in respect to their Benefit Package can play a major role in the employment decision-making process. That is why we have made it a priority to seek out the best possible benefits for our employees. Benefits Offered:
Medical
Vision
Dental
Prescription Plan
401 (k)
9 paid holidays and much more Come join our team! As the Director of Distribution , you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our distribution operations, ensuring the efficient movement of materials and products from the warehouse to customers or other destinations. This leadership role requires strategic planning, operational expertise, and strong team management skills to optimize distribution processes, minimize costs, and meet customer service goals. Schedule:
Shift 1: Day Shift (8 hours) - Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Shift 2: Evening Shift (8 hours) - Monday to Friday: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Shift 3: Night Shift (8 hours) - Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM Job Details : 6432 Prescott Ave, St. Louis, MO. Pay Range: DOE Essential Duties Manage
Provide leadership and guidance to the distribution team, including supervisors and warehouse associates. Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, and provide training and development opportunities to support team growth.
Coordinate with logistics partners/carriers to arrange transportation and delivery to customers. Negotiate freight rates, contracts, and service agreements to ensure cost-effective transportation solutions.
Manage all finished goods warehouse operations related to accurate and timely receipt from Production, Storage, and Pick/Pack/Ship of all finished goods in the facility.
Ensure compliance with inventory management procedures, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Monitor department KPIs weekly and implement improvement actions as needed to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
Management the time and attendance of staff, including presence, overtime, task allocation.
Maximize efficiency and minimize labor and other operational costs. Collaborate and integrate skillset with the Components team to occasionally flex labor pool to adapt to requirements of the activity. Shape future performance
Within the plant’s overall objectives and key results expectations (OKRs), adapt existing and establish new key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the performance of the distribution department.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and enhanced customer service within the distribution network.
Propose and implement strategic plans and objectives for the distribution department. Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
Proven experience in distribution management, warehouse operations, or supply chain management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong understanding of distribution processes, transportation logistics, and inventory management principles.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Minimum of 3 years experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory management software within Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP), and other relevant technology platforms.
Demonstrated leadership ability, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams. Fairfield Guiding Principles Make Products We Want to Use | Operate with Integrity | Strike a Lifestyle Balance | Promote the Giving Spirit Fairfield Processing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at hr@fairfieldworld.com