Value Stream Manager

We are seeking an experienced Value Stream Manager to lead distribution and warehousing operations within a high-volume, complex environment. This individual will have end-to-end ownership of the distribution value stream, including receiving, put-away, inventory, picking, packing, shipping, and dock operations, with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, cost, productivity, and team performance.

This is a highly hands-on leadership role for someone who has successfully stood up, expanded, or consolidated distribution operations and can drive significant operational transformation. The Value Stream Manager will lead day-to-day distribution operations while improving processes, developing teams, implementing technology, and building a disciplined, scalable operation.

• Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end performance of the distribution and warehousing value stream, including receiving, put-away, inventory management, picking, packing, shipping, and dock operations.
• Manage day-to-day operational priorities, staffing, labor allocation, workflow, capacity, and resources to achieve customer service, productivity, inventory, quality, and financial objectives.
• Drive performance against key operational metrics including perfect order rate, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, on-time shipment, dock-to-stock time, labor productivity, and cost per order.
• Establish and lead daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly operating rhythms utilizing KPIs, visual management, structured problem solving, and accountability.
• Drive Lean transformation and continuous improvement through Routine Management, Standard Work, value stream mapping, visual management, Gemba leadership, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Maintain a strong presence on the distribution floor and dock, coaching teams in real time, identifying waste, challenging existing workflows, and improving operational execution.
• Develop labor plans, shift structures, staffing models, and cross-training strategies that allow the operation to flex with changing volume and customer demand.
• Lead distribution center startup, consolidation, expansion, and optimization initiatives, including facility layout, slotting, material flow, dock operations, workflow design, and process standardization.
• Capture and improve processes transferred from legacy operations and convert them into documented, repeatable standard work.
• Lead or support end-to-end digital business-to-warehouse integration initiatives while maintaining operational continuity and customer service.
• Partner with IT and business process teams to implement and optimize SAP, ERP, WMS, inventory, warehouse management, shipping, RF scanning, and other digital solutions.
• Evaluate and implement emerging distribution technologies including warehouse automation, labor management systems, AMRs, data-driven visual management, and other technologies that improve productivity and service.
• Ensure safe and compliant receiving, shipping, dock, material handling, carrier, and yard operations in accordance with OSHA, EHS, DOT, hazardous material, and company safety requirements.
• Ensure distribution operations comply with applicable quality and regulatory requirements related to storage, handling, preservation, identification, traceability, and distribution records.
• Support product traceability, product holds, recalls, field actions, CAPA activities, and internal, customer, and regulatory audits as required.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Transportation, EHS, IT, and other functions to resolve operational issues and meet customer commitments.
• Lead, coach, and develop associates, leads,…