Distribution Center Manager - The Toro Company

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Who Are We?  

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in Tomah!

As the Distribution Center Manager, you will lead end-to-end distribution center operations to drive network performance, cost efficiency, and service excellence across a domestic and international customer base. This role is accountable for delivering enterprise-level operational, financial, and customer outcomes through data-driven decision making, cross-functional integration, and continuous improvement. The position ensures alignment across supply chain functions to optimize cost-to-serve, improve throughput, and enhance service levels while maintaining best-in-class safety, quality, and inventory performance.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

Operational Leadership & Performance

• Own full operational performance of Tomah, WI and Baraboo, WI distribution centers, ensuring achievement of key metrics including on-time shipment, order cycle time, throughput, and shipping accuracy.

• Drive productivity improvements through labor optimization, workflow design, and technology enablement, targeting measurable gains in output per labor hour.

• Ensure consistent execution of standardized processes to deliver predictable, scalable, and high-quality operations.

• Maintain inventory accuracy and control adjustments within defined targets, improving reliability of system and physical inventory alignment.

• Ensure effective management of offsite and third-party warehouse operations to meet service and cost objectives.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Establish and sustain a safety-first culture focused on zero incidents, OSHA compliance, and proactive hazard identification.

• Lead safety performance initiatives that reduce Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and improve overall workplace conditions.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including hazardous material handling, security protocols, and local/state regulations.

Financial Leadership & Cost Optimization

• Own and manage operating budgets, delivering performance within or below plan while maintaining service levels.

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through Lean methodologies, process redesign, and network optimization.

• Improve cost-to-serve by identifying inefficiencies across transportation, storage, and handling processes.

• Develop and execute capital and operational plans that deliver measurable return on investment through productivity and service improvements.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Transformation

• Lead and institutionalize Lean principles, including kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste elimination initiatives.

• Deliver sustained improvements in cycle time, space utilization, and labor productivity.

• Identify and implement state-of-the-art material handling and storage solutions to enhance operational performance.

• Establish a culture of continuous improvement with measurable outcomes tied to cost, quality, and service.

Cross-Functional Supply Chain Integration

• Partners with Order Services, Transportation, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, and business units to optimize end-to-end order fulfillment.

• Drive alignment across functions to reduce lead time variability, improve order visibility, and enhance customer experience.

• Support enterprise initiatives that improve flow from order creation through final delivery, reducing manual touchpoints and rework.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• High School Diploma or /GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field preferred.

• 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume warehouse or manufacturing operations. Multi-site responsibility preferred.

• Proven track record of driving measurable improvements in cost, productivity, and service performance.

• Strong strategic planning and analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence outcomes across the organization.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization

• Strong proficiency in enterprise systems, including SAP, warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, and reporting platforms.

• Skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Other Job-Related Components:

• Combination of office and warehouse environment, including exposure to material handling equipment and operational conditions

• Accountability for teams totaling up to thirty employees across two locations with oversight of significant shipping volumes.

• Availability to respond to operational issues outside standard business hours as needed.

What Can We Give You?   

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including:

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

• Location – Conveniently located in Tomah, WI.

• Wellness - TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.

• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

• Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $112,000 - $139,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

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