Vice President, Distribution

Orgill, Inc., founded in 1847, is the nation's largest and fastest-growing independently-owned hardlines distribution company that is recognized as an industry leader for its development of innovative retail programs and services that are designed to fulfill a simple mission:
Help Our Customers Be Successful. We exist to serve our customers and our mission is the foundation upon which all of our services, products and activities are built. Orgill employees strive for the highest quality and endeavor to do things right the first time, constantly working towards improving everything they do. Employees want our customers to know that they can depend on us every time they do business with Orgill.

As a growing company, we are always looking for new team members to help us continue our success. Currently, we are seeking a Mid West Distribution Regional VP
, whose purpose is to Manage the the Operations of our partially automated 1.2M + square foot distribution center located in Sikeston, MO. Including both warehouse staff and a transportation department by enforcing high standards of production and quality and monitoring all facets of departmental activity and performance. Position oversees approximately 550 material handlers and drivers.

• Foster an atmosphere of good customer service throughout the facility.
• Hold regular team meetings covering safety, quality, and reliability issues
• Ensure that quality control checks are carried out according to schedule
• Ensure the highest standards of safety and housekeeping in compliance with company policies
• Lead by example
• Establish and communicate effective individuals goals and measures
• Foster high-performance teams by creating work environments in which employees can motivate themselves
• Strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for team members
• Identify and solve problems which hinder peak performance
• High school diploma or GED; higher education preferred
• Experience Managing in a warehouse-type environment with a history of increasing levels of responsibility
• Ability to motivate employees and bring out the best work in people
• Intermediate computer skills with a concentration in Excel data management
• Strong understanding of supply chain or MRP and pull systems desired
• Willing to work long hours and be on call as needed
• Ability to meet all physical assessment requirements
• Ability to read, write, and speak English