Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $1.9 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.  We provide our customers with a full range of services including U.S. and overseas engineering, quality assurance, logistic and distribution support, strategic warehousing, bi-lingual sourcing, product development, and marketing. MAT is a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. 

This key leadership position will be responsible for the operational performance of the warehousing and distribution of a multi-shift facility.  Providing leadership and guidance and directing all plans for improved productivity through a continuous improvement approach for the overall warehouse processes including safety, quality, engineering, materials and logistics.  Initiate cost reduction programs, improve labor efficiency, and develop teams to recognize areas of improvement with commitment to quality and on time delivery.

Principle Responsibilities

• Directs the proper handling of all products received and shipped ensuring that support systems reflects accurate and timely goods movement.
•  Analyzes inbound and outbound product activity and productivity of manpower and equipment to insure a cost efficient operation and a high standard of service to customers.
• Insures inventory integrity through timely processing of data and accuracy of cycle counting procedures.
• Oversees the operation of the warehouse facilities and ensures it is maintained in a clean and energy efficient manner providing a safe work environment.
• Develops, reviews, and approves preventative maintenance schedules and service contracts for all equipment.
• Ensures compliance with all corporate warehousing ISO 9000 compliance, safety policies and procedures and with all departments of labor and other governmental agencies.
• Approves all purchases of facility and operations supplies and equipment within company guidelines, dealing with vendors as necessary.
• Directs the scheduling and routing of transportation activities to satisfy outbound delivery requirements, maintaining a cost per pound of .09 cents or less (including product training and inbound vendor requirements),
• Maintains the daily activity of the facility including productivity, timely processing of paperwork, and production and employee utilization through the reporting system.
• Hires, terminates, trains and orients all employees of the operations.

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university preferred.
• 5+ years experience in distribution operations and facility management.
• Windows and Microsoft Office software
• Excellent leadership skills leading people through middle management driving   discipline and change in a large facility.