About Us

DuraPlas, Inc. has been in business for over 50 years. The business has evolved and flourished and now has a family of brands that span multiple industries. Today, we serve customers in the United States and 65 countries around the world. We develop new and innovative plastic products used in the transporting and handling of commodities for a variety of industries and companies. Our plastic products replace wood, metal, and wire to make customers’ jobs easier and more efficient.

We manufacture a wide range of products that are used in industries such as agricultural food production to warehousing in our 425,000 square foot headquarters facility with three warehouses in Dallas, Texas. We use state‐of‐the‐art injection molding equipment and economies of scale. With our deep understanding of plastics, we create true value for our customers. Grit and tenacity, along with lean operations, have made the company what it is today. DuraPlas retains its original entrepreneurial spirit with a customer-focused, growth orientation.

Company Purpose & Vision: Our purpose is to make a positive difference in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our vision is to be the leader in replacing wood, wire, and metal products with creative plastic solutions.

Learn more about our products on our company websites:

Maxi-Lift - https://maxilift.com/
DuraPlas - https://duraplasinc.com/

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Distribution to join our team. This highly valued position has been created to elevate and streamline our distribution process, optimizing the value that can be created through this critical function. This role will be responsible for the distribution process across multiple product lines under the DuraPlas umbrella.

The ideal background for this role will include experience in both a large company and a small to mid-size company, as well as experience building highly efficient distribution processes from the ground up. The ideal profile of the Distribution leader is: 1) someone who enjoys building and designing, 2) a subject matter expert in manufacturing distribution process flow and warehouse design, and 3) a persuasive and credible leader.

This position will oversee all warehouse operations including management of the warehouse and light manufacturing teams. Additionally, this person will be interacting with leadership on a daily basis. We are looking for someone who will relentlessly dig into how things have been done and seek opportunities to improve operational efficiencies while honoring brand standards and developing trusted partnerships with our internal team and suppliers.

A successful Director of Distribution will be a data-driven problem-solver who views obstacles as challenges. Traits that tie to success include confidence, impatience with the status quo, resilience, and respect for others. Direct communication is encouraged. An understanding of what it means to be part of a team is a requirement.

The Director of Distribution will enjoy being surrounded by driven and ambitious leaders who hold one another accountable to the highest standards. This highly visible role has the opportunity to create a significant impact within a successful, growing business. This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to improvements and annual documented cost savings.

Responsibilities

Implement a fully functional supply chain management/distribution control infrastructure.
Direct and implement the operational strategy, business processes, and systems for overall distribution operations, including order fulfillment, warehousing, inventory management, and transportation between our three buildings.
Establish measurement metrics and set performance targets for all distribution-related functions that align with company objectives and are within regulatory guidelines, and monitor and report on metrics and costs.
Implement data-driven analytical tools and systems to continuously monitor operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop optimization strategies.
Create functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develop budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure.
Manage inventory and establish procedures to ensure we are always ready to meet customer needs.
Develop relationships with vendors to secure the best and most effective long-term solutions and minimize issues with quality and service while also minimizing costs.
Ensure all operations adhere to industry safety protocols and comply with OSHA, DOT, or other governmental regulations.
Be a positive brand ambassador of our family of brands both inside and outside the company by exemplifying integrity, entrepreneurship, and admirable character.

Education & Experience

7+ years of distribution experience in an environment that includes manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution
Bachelors degree in business, supply chain, industrial distribution, logistics, or a related field is a plus
Experience with multiple facilities, shipping, logistics and inventory in a complex system
Experience designing and building best-in-class distribution capabilities
Experience in implementing and optimizing ERP/Warehouse Shipment tools and modules
Career experience in both a large company (Fortune 500, for example) and in a small to mid-size company (such as a family-owned or founder-led company)
Experience interfacing directly with leadership and participating in cross-functional teams
Experience that demonstrates the ability to be a motivational leader who inspires team members to perform at their highest potential
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Skills & Character Traits

Knowledge of ERP systems (BC, SAP, NAV, Oracle, etc.)
Knowledge of storage and transportation
Strong analytical, negotiation and project management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate directly and gain buy-in by understanding others’ perspectives and providing data to back up recommendations
Resilient and resourceful; natural inclination toward viewing challenging situations as puzzles to solve
A commitment to standards of excellence; unwilling to settle
A sense of urgency, hands-on approach, and a bias for action
Tech savvy; able to learn and optimize the use of various technologies (ex: Excel, Access, data lake systems), as well as build models and create reporting
Inclination to take responsibility, self-manage, and be very hands-on in doing whatever needs to be done to push toward outcomes
Willing and able to travel 5-10% of the time

We value diversity and commit to making hiring decisions based on the skills and traits needed to be successful in this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome your application.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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