Director, Distribution Oper

Who We Are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry‑leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long‑term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®.

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Manages the total operating performance of Gildan’s Printwear Distribution Center. Directs the efforts of the leadership and collaborates with Gildan Customer Service & Logistics to ensure steady flow of product is processed in warehouse and timely shipments to customers and 3PL counterparts, domestic and international. Ensure standardized processes are implemented & common KPI’s are achieved. Represents Printwear’s Distribution requirements when actively engaged in new company integrations and collaborates with Corporate I/T when Warehouse Management Systems are modified or implemented.

Advises domestic 3PL & foreign Distribution partners as requested by SRL Operations management. Owns the Distribution Center’s technology roadmap and plans against a variable, non-level sales tempo, flexing labor, process and capacity to protect cost and service. This position is based with our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.

• Develops budgets for assigned facilities in support of Printwear’s Business Plans/Sales Forecasts. Manages those facilities’ performances with respect to all fiscal matters including cost/dz., cost/labor hour, labor efficiency, TL utilization, inventory accuracy. Submits capital requests for approval following CAPEX budgeting process.
• Promotes a culture of Customer Service Excellence throughout all assigned facilities as expressed by our Measures of Excellence KPI’s (Shipment Accuracy, Defective Levels shipments, on-time percentage & Charge-Back dollars). Establish customer relationships through customer site visits & Open Houses.
• Ensures all responsible facilities operate in safe and secure work environments, with minimal risks to occupational accidents or injuries. Directs each facility toward full compliance with governmental regulations at all levels (OSHA and local/state/provincial laws). Adheres to Gildan CSR objectives as they apply to assigned facilities.
• Clearly communicates to all employees expected goals & objectives to meet the business needs. Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure all hiring practices, performance evaluations and discipline programs are fully compliant with corporate policies and government regulations. Represents Gildan within the respective communities.
• Develops, directs and/or implements strategies & solutions as required by senior management with respect to business acquisitions and subsequent integrations of employees, processes and facilities. Designs…