ITW
Overview
ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 41,000. ITW Mechanical Fastening offers a broad range of professional grade fasteners for numerous construction applications, including structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon and Red Head), underlayment screws, self-drilling screws, and drywall anchoring systems. Our products are trusted by industry professionals and are leaders in quality, performance, and ease of use.
Join ITW Construction’s Mechanical Fastening team as a Distribution Manager, where you will serve as a strategic partner to multiple ITW Construction divisions, including Mechanical Fastening, Power Nailing, CCNA, and the GTU. This role is responsible for leading all aspects of operations at the Elgin Distribution Center and external warehouses/3PLs. The ideal candidate is a results-driven, enterprise-minded leader who fosters a safety-first culture, drives operational excellence through the ITW Toolbox, and builds a diverse, high-performing team. This is a high-impact leadership role within one of ITW’s largest and fastest-growing divisions, focusing on safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Champion a proactive, safety-first culture to achieve zero incidents
Lead with an aggressive growth mindset while driving alignment, decision-making, and milestone achievement
Foster transparent communication across the facility through town halls, open forums, and one-on-one engagement
Oversee all distribution functions including labor planning, volume forecasting, accuracy, productivity, inventory control, and order fulfillment
Lead and coach 6S projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive improvements in order accuracy, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency using the ITW Toolbox with attention to employee engagement
Establish and execute short- and long-term goals in safety, quality, performance, and productivity, including budget and capital requests
Ensure customer expectations are clearly communicated, understood, and met upstream and downstream
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product rollouts and marketing-driven programs
Maintain consistent quality standards across all distribution operations
Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented team
Engage employees in department plans and performance progress
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
10+ years of progressive warehouse/distribution management experience, including 5+ years in people leadership
Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 strongly preferred
Previous experience leading a WMS implementation project
Strong understanding of budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources
Proven ability to lead change, drive innovation, and improve operational processes
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaboration across teams
Flexible schedule to meet customer fulfillment needs
Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office
Willingness to travel as needed (0-10%)
Work Environment and Physical Demands The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The role involves exposure to typical manufacturing environment conditions, including fumes, heat, dust, climate variances, and moving equipment. The noise level can be high in manufacturing areas. Personal protective equipment is required in manufacturing areas as appropriate.
The physical demands include the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally. The employee will frequently bend, kneel, lift, stand, and walk on hard surfaces such as concrete.
Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000. Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education and training, key skills, and market conditions. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and a comprehensive benefits package. For more details, visit our Benefits page.
Equal Opportunity ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. ITW is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees throughout the hiring process and employment relationship.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes. To be considered, apply online to a specific job posting. If you require a disability-related accommodation to apply, please contact us directly.
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Join ITW Construction’s Mechanical Fastening team as a Distribution Manager, where you will serve as a strategic partner to multiple ITW Construction divisions, including Mechanical Fastening, Power Nailing, CCNA, and the GTU. This role is responsible for leading all aspects of operations at the Elgin Distribution Center and external warehouses/3PLs. The ideal candidate is a results-driven, enterprise-minded leader who fosters a safety-first culture, drives operational excellence through the ITW Toolbox, and builds a diverse, high-performing team. This is a high-impact leadership role within one of ITW’s largest and fastest-growing divisions, focusing on safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Champion a proactive, safety-first culture to achieve zero incidents
Lead with an aggressive growth mindset while driving alignment, decision-making, and milestone achievement
Foster transparent communication across the facility through town halls, open forums, and one-on-one engagement
Oversee all distribution functions including labor planning, volume forecasting, accuracy, productivity, inventory control, and order fulfillment
Lead and coach 6S projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive improvements in order accuracy, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency using the ITW Toolbox with attention to employee engagement
Establish and execute short- and long-term goals in safety, quality, performance, and productivity, including budget and capital requests
Ensure customer expectations are clearly communicated, understood, and met upstream and downstream
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product rollouts and marketing-driven programs
Maintain consistent quality standards across all distribution operations
Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented team
Engage employees in department plans and performance progress
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
10+ years of progressive warehouse/distribution management experience, including 5+ years in people leadership
Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 strongly preferred
Previous experience leading a WMS implementation project
Strong understanding of budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources
Proven ability to lead change, drive innovation, and improve operational processes
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaboration across teams
Flexible schedule to meet customer fulfillment needs
Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office
Willingness to travel as needed (0-10%)
Work Environment and Physical Demands The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The role involves exposure to typical manufacturing environment conditions, including fumes, heat, dust, climate variances, and moving equipment. The noise level can be high in manufacturing areas. Personal protective equipment is required in manufacturing areas as appropriate.
The physical demands include the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally. The employee will frequently bend, kneel, lift, stand, and walk on hard surfaces such as concrete.
Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000. Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education and training, key skills, and market conditions. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and a comprehensive benefits package. For more details, visit our Benefits page.
Equal Opportunity ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. ITW is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees throughout the hiring process and employment relationship.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes. To be considered, apply online to a specific job posting. If you require a disability-related accommodation to apply, please contact us directly.
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