Navistar Inc · 4 months ago
Parts Distribution Center Senior Manager
Joliet, Illinois
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expInternational Motors LLC is a premier North American truck manufacturer with a proud 175-year legacy of excellence, customer satisfaction, and operational resilience. The PDC Senior Manager will oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations, ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards while driving performance through coaching and mentoring. This role involves collaboration across departments and managing the budget and investment plans for the Parts Distribution Center.
AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations in compliance with policies, procedures, and safety standards
Drive performance by coaching and mentoring a team of Operation Managers, supervisors and warehouse staff
Enforce and improve inventory control processes, including issue resolution and accuracy improvements
Monitor KPIs to ensure safety, service level, and productivity targets are achieved
Lead and develop warehouse layouts, 5S programs, and housekeeping standards
Apply Lean and Kaizen principles to optimize space utilization and workflow
Foster a positive and engaged workforce using servant leadership principles
Ensure timely receipt, put-away, and shipment of parts per customer and production schedules
Support and manage a represented/union workforce with consistency and professionalism
Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and quality departments
Create and manage the PDC budget and investment plans
Maintain documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
Champion a growth mindset, encourage innovation, and empower team accountability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least 10 years of Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution/Warehouse experience
At least 4 years of management experience
OR
Master's degree
At least 8 years of Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution/Warehouse experience
At least 4 years of management experience
OR
At least 12 years of Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution/Warehouse experience
At least 4 years of management experience
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Preferred
Experience in warehouse or distribution center management (supervisory experience required)
Demonstrated success in Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement environments
Experience leading and developing both hourly and salaried staff
Strong leadership, communication, and performance management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
Knowledge of TL, LTL, and Parcel shipping, both domestic and international
Experience managing a represented or union workforce is strongly preferred
High attention to detail with strong analytical and decision-making abilities
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service
Benefits
Market-based compensation
Health benefits
401(k) match
Tuition assistance
EAP
Legal insurance
An employee discount program
Company
Navistar Inc
We were Navistar, but we are getting back to our roots as International. Follow us at International and join us on the road ahead.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$256MKey Investors
Volkswagen Group
2020-11-07Acquired
2016-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $256M
2008-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Troy Clarke
Chief Executive Officer
Darren Gosbee
Vice President, Industrial Integration and Launch Support
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