Posted on December 30, 2025
Job Summary
Are you a results oriented, self-motivated individual interested in a position that can make a difference within a well-respected company? Wixon is a growing and progressive manufacturer of custom flavor systems and food technologies. Located in St. Francis, WI, we have been blending innovation with a passion for service since 1907.
We are always looking for talented individuals seeking to build a career and join the Wixon family. Wixon has an immediate opening for a Distribution Manager.
The Distribution Manager is directly responsible and accountable for all logistics operations of warehousing, receiving, shipping, inventory accuracy, transportation, and the supply compliance of contractual stocking levels for customer materials and products.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensures adequate labor, equipment, and transportation coverage to support daily operations safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer requirements.
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Leads and oversees daily operations of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and distribution to ensure timely and accurate execution.
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Designs, develops, and implements inventory control, accuracy, and DRP stocking processes to meet contractual supply commitments and accuracy standards.
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Analyzes existing processes and leads continuous improvement initiatives, including recommending equipment upgrades or replacements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
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Evaluates the impact of business growth and new customers on distribution and logistics functions and plans accordingly.
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Manages operations in a cost-efficient manner, including ownership of the annual department budget, financial review, cost analysis, and cost-savings initiatives in partnership with Accounting.
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Establishes departmental goals aligned with corporate objectives, defines and monitors KPIs/metrics, communicates effectively across all levels, contributes to incentive programs, and represents the distribution function on cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years experience required.
- Excellent demonstrated management and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Competence in computer based inventory management systems. ISO knowledge preferred.
- Significant prior experience dealing with freight carriers and negotiating freight contracts.
Wixon offers much to its employees, including an onsite cafeteria with an employee meal plan, as well as many other competitive benefits which include:
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Educational Assistance, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Paid Vacation, Paid Personal Days and Paid Holidays.
It is Wixon’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or physical disability.