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Position Overview:

As part of the talented Global Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across all aspects of the Menomonee Falls, WI Distribution Center, with a strong focus on safety, quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. This role leads the day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless execution to support the division’s growth, productivity, and customer service objectives. The ideal candidate will foster a high-performance culture while continuously improving processes and performance metrics.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

Daily Operations & Execution

• Lead and coordinate all daily operations of the Menomonee Falls, WI distribution center, including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, returns, auditing, and inventory control.
• Manage labor planning and resource allocation to exceed productivity and accuracy targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards across all functions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing distribution center team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and performance feedback to direct reports.
• Build a world-class operations team through effective talent acquisition, development, and succession planning.
• Develop organizational talent to support business growth plans and robust succession planning to support further advancement of operations leadership

Performance Management

• Develop, implement, and exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, service, and productivity.
• Monitor operational performance using data and metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to drive sustainable cost savings and service enhancements.
• Support and lead integration efforts for acquisitions impacting distribution operations.
• Contribute to the development of long-term operational strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, customer service, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and responsiveness to business needs.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to ensure transparency, alignment, and engagement.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• 7+ years leadership experience in a high-volume distribution center, with a proven track record of managing daily operations and driving performance.
• Demonstrated success in hiring, training, and developing teams, as well as implementing and managing to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Experience working with global teams and suppliers, with the ability to lead across cultures and time zones.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and returns.
• Hands-on experience using Lean and continuous improvement tools to drive sustainable operational enhancements.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP platforms, and data analytics tools to monitor and improve performance.
• A hands-on, partnership-oriented leadership style with the ability to inspire and engage teams at all levels.
• Proven ability to motivate, retain, and promote employees, fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to building and maintaining a s…