Danaher

Overview

The Distribution Manager is responsible for leading daily distribution operations and developing the team at the Blue Ash Distribution Center. This hands-on role advances on-time delivery, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and analytical problem-solving practices.

About Danaher

Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world's most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience coordinating daily work, workflows, projects, or operational priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using performance metrics to improve on-time delivery, receiving, inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, or budget performance.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable continuous improvement methods to solve operational problems and eliminate waste.
• Experience supporting workplace safety practices and compliance requirements in a distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, or related operations environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day distribution operations and team development at the Blue Ash Distribution Center, ensuring customer orders ship on time and incoming materials are received on time to & from domestic and international locations.
• Own the Blue Ash site budget, inventory accuracy, and operational performance across safety, quality, productivity, and service metrics.
• Advance safety programs and Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance to support a safe work environment for all associates.
• Develop workload-based productivity plans and champion Lean and Six Sigma practices to improve quality, eliminate waste, maintain current work instructions, communicate policies, and manage associate performance.