Director of Material Handling / Distribution
MHM.GEN.M5
Oversees the entire material handling/distribution function for a business segment or across an organization’s network; sets policy and strategy, manages senior managers.
Oversees the entire material handling/distribution function for a business segment or across an organization’s network; sets policy and strategy, manages senior managers.
The story of this role
Who does this work
The Material Handling Manager, dedicated to optimizing operations and ensuring efficient flow of materials in distribution, seeks to streamline processes and enhance productivity for their team.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Inefficient material handling processes lead to delays and increased costs in distribution operations.
- The internal problem: Overwhelm from managing multiple teams and processes, resulting in stress and uncertainty in decision-making.
- Why it matters: Every operation deserves to run smoothly, and no worker should be hindered by poor material management practices.
The plan
- Assess current material handling processes and identify bottlenecks.
- Implement training programs focused on essential skills like active listening and critical thinking for team members.
- Utilize technology solutions for tracking and optimizing material flow.
- Foster a culture of communication where all team members can voice challenges and propose improvements.
- Regularly review and adjust operational strategies to ensure efficiency and adaptability.
What's at stake
Continued delays and increased costs due to unoptimized processes. A disengaged workforce that lacks the skills to effectively manage material handling challenges.
Success looks like
Reduced operational costs and improved efficiency in material movement. A well-trained team that communicates effectively and responds proactively to challenges.
Summary
Oversees the entire material handling/distribution function for a business segment or across an organization’s network; sets policy and strategy, manages senior managers.
Level — M5 — Senior Director
Leads multiple functions or a large department; drives multi-year strategy.
- Scope
- Multiple functions or a large department
- Autonomy
- Owns multi-year strategy for the area
- Complexity
- Org-level trade-offs and investment
- Impact
- Multi-function results
- Decision rights
- Owns investment and org design across functions
- Leadership
- Leads directors and managers
- Typical experience
- 12–18 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities10
- Define long-term vision and objectivescommonlevel
- Develop and enforce standardized policiescommonlevel
- Engage in strategic planning and network optimizationcommonlevel
- Manage senior managerscommonlevel
- Oversee entire material handling/distribution functioncommonlevel
- Set and implement policies and strategiescommonlevel
- Ensure alignment with corporate goalscommonlevel
- Drive network optimizationcommonlevel
- Facilitate executive communicationcommonlevel
- Foster a culture of excellencecommonlevel
Tasks5
- Define and implement long-term visioncommonlevel
- Develop and enforce policiescommonlevel
- Engage in strategic planningcommonlevel
- Manage senior managerscommonlevel
- Drive network optimizationcommonlevel
Skills8
- Vision settingcommonlevel
- Policy developmentcommonlevel
- Strategic planningcommonlevel
- Network optimizationcommonlevel
- Executive communicationcommonlevel
- Excellence Cultivationcommonlevel
- Corporate alignmentcommonlevel
- Financial managementcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Vision Settingcommonlevel
- Policy developmentcommonlevel
- Strategic planningcommonlevel
- Network Optimizationcommonlevel
- Executive communicationcommonlevel
- Excellence Cultivationcommonlevel
- Corporate alignmentcommonlevel
- Financial managementcommonlevel
competency8
- Enterprise-Level Coordinationcommonlevel
- Strategic planningcommonlevel
- Financial Performance Managementcommonlevel
- Policy developmentcommonlevel
- Network Optimizationcommonlevel
- Executive communicationcommonlevel
- Excellence Cultivationcommonlevel
- Corporate Alignmentcommonlevel
qualification5
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related fieldcommonlevel
- Master’s degree or equivalent experiencecommonlevel
- Strong strategic planning skillscommonlevel
- Experience in policy developmentcommonlevel
- Proven track record in network optimizationcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Director, Material Handling Management | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Material Handling Management Senior Director | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Senior Director, Material Handling Manager | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Material Handling Manager Senior Director | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Director of Material Handling / Distribution | common | medium0.50 | — |
Classification mappingsshow ▾
O*NET / SOC
- code=13-0000title=Business & Financial Operations Occupationssource=inferred_from_superfunctionreviewStatus=needs_review