Distribution Manager

Job Description

Distribution Manager

Pay Range: $100,000 - $123,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

Location: Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Work schedule: The work schedule for this position will primarily be Monday-Friday day shift hours, but flexibility is required as needed to meet the needs of the business and our customers.

Position Summary

Step into a pivotal leadership role as Distribution Manager at a large-scale, dynamic manufacturing organization. Here, you’ll have end-to-end responsibility for the distribution function, leading cross-functional teams across the plant. Your leadership will ensure peak operational performance, rigorous safety standards, and exceptional on-time delivery - directly impacting our customer experience and business success. Why Join Us?

• Impactful Leadership: You’ll shape the future of our distribution network, optimizing processes, and driving innovation.
• Growth & Development: Collaborate with talented professionals and develop your career in a supportive, high-performance environment.
• Commitment to Excellence: Be part of a company that values continuous improvement, safety, and quality at every level.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Operations & Logistics

• Full Lifecycle Management: Oversee warehousing across three sites, managing the seamless flow of finished goods from production to final delivery.
• Carrier & Fleet Management: Direct dedicated 3PL fleet services and manage external freight partnerships to optimize shipping costs and service levels.
• Operational Planning: Manage staffing schedules, develop impactful training programs, and implement Lean methodologies to streamline workflows.
• Financial Accountability: Execute strategic plans to reduce costs, improve productivity, and maintain strict budget controls.

Safety & Quality Excellence

• Safety Leadership: Foster a "safety-first" culture and drive accountability for a secure, OSHA-compliant work environment.
• Quality Standards: Maintain best practices for product handling and order accuracy; collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve issues and enhance customer experience.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor KPIs for inventory accuracy, shipping speed, and quality, driving corrective actions as needed.

People & Change Leadership

• Team Development: Lead and mentor a diverse workforce in the warehousing and crating departments, with a focus on developing future leaders.
• Culture Building: Promote a high-performance environment rooted in open communication, inclusivity, and continuous learning.
• Change Management: Champion new technologies and process improvements, proactively address barriers to ensure successful implementation and team buy-in.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional analytical and communication skills; able to solve complex operational hurdles in real-time.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (e.g., Industrial Engineering)
  • Alternative: Significant relevant work experience (7–10 years) in lieu of degree
• Professional Certifications (highly preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
  • APICS/ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD).
  • OSHA safety certification (e.g., OSHA 30-Hour General Industry).
• Proven track record in Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Deep familiarity with OSHA regulations; VPP (Voluntary Protection Programs) experience is a significant plus.

MITER Brands is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

What We Offer

At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc virtual healthcare services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wellness Clinic

Financial Protection

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program

MITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship Disclosure:

The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the U.S. and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.