Director, Labor Management

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Job Details

Summary :

Under general direction of a Senior Director or VP, the role is responsible for the overall development, maintenance and sustainment of ABC’s Engineered Labor Standards including the management of Manhattan’s Labor Management system configuration across the ABC Distribution Center Network.

The role is also responsible for project charter of one to two projects at one time which can range in size, complexity and cross functional involvement.

The projects will be for ABC subsidiaries or its trading partners, and examples of the type of projects includes new facility design and construction, rework of existing facilities, new system and / or process implementations across multiple sites.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Directly responsible for leading the overall development, maintenance and sustainment of the Cencora Labor Management (LM) Program and Team

Ensure team member performance, growth and development through regular coaching, recognition, evaluations, goal setting and development plans to support broader organizational objectives

Development and / or Maintenance Engineered Standards using statistical analysis, time motion studies for continuous sustainment of the Labor Management Incentive Program

Identify innovative opportunities which further expand the capabilities and benefits of the Labor Management program

Support Warehouse Process Improvement Projects utilizing Lean techniques and / or Engineering Studies for Productivity Gains / Benefits and Leverage Best Practice Methodologies for Standardization Efforts

Recommend methods for improving associate performance, work efficiency, optimizing sequence of steps, workflow to maximize utilization of equipment and workforce

Provide executive level updates and analysis on performance and future opportunities of the Labor Management program

Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate and coordinate with peer and DC leadership to drive innovation and continuous improvement

Define and develop various metrics, KPIs, and management reports / alerts of supported systems and programs

Partner with senior leadership in development and execution of business cases and project charters

Advise, lead and support business projects

Coordinates with other internal project teams to ensure alignment and provide regular status updates

Develop strong relationships within Distribution Services, Warehouse Operations Leadership

Coordinates with other internal project teams to ensure alignment

Willing to travel up to 50% of the time

Performs related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications :

BS Industrial Engineering or related discipline from accredited university, a Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business is a Plus

10+ Years’ Experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Warehousing Distribution

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Industrial Engineering Management or similar discipline

Training and / or Certification in Green Belt Lean and / or Six Sigma Engineering methods, preferable Black Belt

Experience and Knowledgeable with various Time Study Methods, Master Standard Data (MSD) Development, MTM, and / or MOST

Experience with Labor Management software

Thorough knowledge, understanding and experience in fundamental warehouse design, material handling equipment and systems;

knowledge of warehouse operations management and systems functionality

Demonstrated project management and leadership skills for multiple, large capital projects.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to communicate (and work) effectively with people from different technical and business backgrounds, acting as a liaison, understanding and appreciating different perspectives and translating into terms necessary for any group or individual to understand.

Ability to lead dynamically and energize multidiscipline work teams to learn and apply new skills and techniques to respond to business needs

Good analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong presentation skills : ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others, and establishes understanding for technical and non-technical audiences

Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

Ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently

Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Access databases, Word and AutoCad

Prior experience in either consulting, Six-Sigma, Lean

Manufacturing or Kaizen is beneficial

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day.

In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.

This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.

To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.