Delivery Manager

Delivery Performance Manager

The Delivery Performance Manager is responsible for driving on-time delivery performance by ensuring strong execution, visibility, and accountability across the final stages of order fulfillment.

Starting pay range (LG40): $89,200 - $111,660

• Own overall delivery performance for the facility, with a focus on past due and at-risk orders
• Establish and maintain visibility to order status, including progress, constraints, and risks
• Lead efforts to identify and eliminate barriers preventing on-time shipment
• Drive cross‑functional accountability across production, planning, quality, and shipping teams
• Implement and manage tools and processes that provide real‑time insight into order status
• Develop and standardize processes to improve last‑mile execution and reduce delays
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to delivery and drive continuous improvement
• Escalate critical risks and performance gaps to leadership with recommended actions
• Lead and support roles such as PDI Dispatchers or similar resources (if applicable)

• Acts as the central point of ownership for delivery performance within the operation
• Balances strategic process improvement with daily operational execution
• Requires frequent presence on the production floor to ensure alignment and progress
• Drives a culture of urgency, accountability, and follow‑through
• Partners closely with site leadership to align priorities and remove systemic barriers
• Focuses on improving predictability and consistency of operational performance
• Not a customer‑facing or order entry role; focus is internal execution and performance

• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and drive results
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with a focus on root cause resolution
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive accountability without direct authority
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective communication and leadership presence across all levels of the organization
• Experience working with ERP systems and operational reporting tools
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable improvements
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement mindset

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience implementing process improvements or operational tools
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma principles

Work is performed in a combination of office and production floor environments. The role requires frequent movement throughout the facility, including walking, standing, and engaging directly with operational teams. The environment is fast‑paced and requires adaptability to shifting priorities and operational demands. The employee may occasionally lift up to 15 pounds and must follow proper ergonomic practices when working at a computer workstation.

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave
• Work‑life support
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services, and more

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