Distribution Manager

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Do you imagine working for a company that offers advancement opportunities, competitive wages and comprehensive benefits? Then look no further! ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 41,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards.

These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 20,000 granted and pending patents.

Join ITW Construction’s Mechanical Fastening team as a Distribution Manager
, where you will serve as a strategic partner to multiple ITW Construction divisions, including Mechanical Fastening, Power Nailing, CCNA, and the GTU. This role is responsible for leading all aspects of operations at the Elgin Distribution Center and external warehouses/3PLs. The ideal candidate is a results-driven, enterprise-minded leader who fosters a safety-first culture, drives operational excellence through the ITW Toolbox, and builds a diverse, high-performing team.

This is a high-impact leadership role within one of ITW’s largest and fastest-growing divisions, requiring a strong focus on safety, quality, on‑time delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement.

• Champion a proactive, safety-first culture to achieve zero incidents
• Lead with an aggressive growth mindset while driving alignment, decision‑making, and milestone achievement
• Foster transparent communication across the facility through town halls, open forums, and one‑on‑one engagement
• Oversee all distribution functions including but not limited to: labor planning, volume forecasting, accuracy, productivity, inventory control, and order fulfillment
• Lead and coach 6S projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive improvements in order accuracy, on‑time delivery, and operational efficiency using the ITW Toolbox with attention to employee engagement
• Establish and execute short‑ and long‑term goals in safety, quality, performance, and productivity which may include budget and capital requests
• Ensure ‘80’ customer performance expectations are clearly communicated, understood, and met upstream and downstream
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on new product rollouts and marketing‑driven programs
• Maintain consistent quality standards across all distribution operations
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented team
• Engage employees in company/department plans and performance progress
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive warehouse/distribution management experience, including 5+ years in people leadership
• Experience with ERP systems;
  Microsoft Dynamics 365 strongly preferred
• Previous experience leading a WMS implementation project
• Strong understanding of business principles including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive innovation, and improve operational processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, respect, and collaborate across teams while creating a results‑driven and team‑oriented environment
• Flexible schedule to meet customer fulfillment needs
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to travel as needed; 0‑10%

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to fumes, heat and dust, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a…