Distribution Logistics Manager

Taylor Company, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is a dynamic global organization with a rich history of pioneering innovation and operating at the leading edge of manufacturing commercial food service equipment. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Rockton, Illinois, the organization operates through distributorships in 125+ countries world-wide, providing business solutions for major food service operations. Taylor Company is a division of Middleby Corporation.

Be a part of the team that is a leader in the food service industry. Free ice cream every day might be enticing but Taylor company is much more than ice cream! Taylor Company encourages employees to be the best they can be. Our business offers our employees the tools to learn and advance in their careers. With on site training and succession plans, Taylor sets up employees for success.

Competitive salary with bonus opportunity, plus full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance;
Short Term and Long Term Disability, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, 401k match, and other optional benefit coverages.

The Distribution Logistics Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s distribution, logistics, warehousing, inventory, shipping and receiving, and material flow functions. This role is accountable for building a high-performing organization that delivers safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective material and product flow in support of business and customer requirements.

The Manager translates business objectives into operational priorities, establishes performance expectations, develops leaders and teams, and drives continuous improvement across Distribution. The role partners closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service, Parts, Quality, Finance, and other functions to optimize material availability, inventory performance, capacity, service, and overall operational efficiency.

• Provide overall leadership and direction for distribution, logistics, warehousing, inventory, shipping, receiving, and material flow operations.
• Establish operational priorities, resource requirements, and performance expectations aligned with business and customer needs.
• Oversee capacity, workflow, staffing, facilities, equipment, and material flow to support current and future business requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators and lead actions to address operational constraints, service issues, and performance gaps.
• Develop and implement strategies that improve productivity, service, quality, cost, capacity, and utilization.

• Provide leadership and accountability for inventory accuracy, material control, replenishment, and overall inventory performance.
• Establish effective systems and processes for inventory management, material availability, and efficient material flow.
• Partner cross-functionally to address inventory risks, shortages, excess and obsolete inventory, and other material constraints.
• Drive improvements in warehouse utilization, material presentation, storage, and handling.

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and employees to build a capable, accountable, and high-performing organization.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and accountability across the Distribution organization.
• Develop leadership capability, workforce plans, and succession strategies to support organizational growth.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational ownership.

• Lead strategic and cross-functional improvement initiatives that enhance…