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KeHE Distributors, LLC

Manager, Accounting

Naperville, IL · On-site

$108K - $159K/yr

... operational goals. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be ... Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring all financial reporting ...

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Do workers at KeHE Distributors get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
77% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Does KeHE Distributors pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
75% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

At KeHE Distributors, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
75% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from KeHE Distributors affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at KeHE Distributors?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 79% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at KeHE Distributors worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
71% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do KeHE Distributors workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
63% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it for KeHE Distributors workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
77% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at KeHE Distributors?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
67% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do KeHE Distributors managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
71% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at KeHE Distributors spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
12% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at KeHE Distributors?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at KeHE Distributors good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at KeHE Distributors feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at KeHE Distributors get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
85% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at KeHE Distributors?

Most people feel stressed out here.
81% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at KeHE Distributors enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
45% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at KeHE Distributors recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at KeHE Distributors?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
59% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at KeHE Distributors?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think KeHE Distributors’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
88% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how KeHE Distributors is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
69% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
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Director, Distribution Systems and Transformation

KeHE Distributors, LLC

Naperville, IL • On-site

$143K - $210K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

KeHE Distributors rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 49 rated food wholesalers

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?
  • Full-time
  • Pay Range: $143,330.00/Yr. - $210,177.00/Yr.
  • Shift Days: , Shift Time:
  • Benefits on Day 1
    • Health/Rx
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
    • Supplemental life insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Paid time off
    • Paid sick time
    • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
    • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
    • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

    Overview
    At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good.
    Primary Responsibilities
    The Director, Distribution Systems & Transformation is responsible for leading the implementation, deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement of enterprise warehouse and fulfillment capabilities across KeHE's distribution network. This role serves as the primary business and technology leader for warehouse management, labor management, automation, inventory execution, and operational process transformation.
    The position will lead large-scale digital transformation initiatives from design through deployment, ensuring technology solutions are successfully adopted and deliver measurable operational value. The Director will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Transportation, Inventory Management, Distribution Center Leadership, and Technology teams to modernize warehouse capabilities and establish future-ready operating models.
    This position will serve as the business owner and operational transformation leader for enterprise warehouse management capabilities. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.
    Essential Functions
    DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Enterprise Transformation Leadership
    • Lead end-to-end implementation and deployment of Warehouse Management System (WMS) capabilities across KeHE's distribution network.
    • Own business readiness, operational readiness, and deployment planning for large-scale warehouse transformation initiatives. Serve as the primary leader for Build, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Operational Readiness Testing (ORT), Cutover Planning, Hypercare, and Go-Live activities.
    • Establish testing strategies, governance models, defect management processes, and deployment readiness criteria.
    • Coordinate cross-functional execution across Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Vendors, System Integrators, and Distribution Centers.
    • Identify and mitigate implementation risks while ensuring delivery against business objectives, budget, and schedule commitments.
    • Develop deployment playbooks and standardized implementation methodologies for future warehouse deployments.

    Distribution Operations Expertise
    • Lead future-state process design across all warehouse functions including:
    • Inbound Planning, Pre-Receiving, Receiving, ASN Processing, Crossdock, Replenishment, Slotting, Inventory Control ,Cycle Counting, Wave Planning, Order Release, Picking, Pack Operations, Shipping, Yard Management , Returns Processing, Value Added Services.
    • Drive process standardization and best practices across KeHE's distribution network.
    • Lead Slotting, Labor Management components in addition to WMS aspects.
    • Partner with Distribution Center leadership to identify process improvements that increase throughput, inventory accuracy, service levels, and labor productivity.
    • Translate operational requirements into scalable system capabilities.

    Change Management, Training & Adoption
    • Lead organizational readiness efforts to ensure successful adoption of new operational systems and processes.
    • Develop change management strategies, communication plans, stakeholder engagement plans, and adoption metrics.
    • Coach business leaders, supervisors, super users, and operational teams on system capabilities and future-state business processes.
    • Build Centers of Excellence and super-user communities to sustain long-term operational excellence.
    • Drive post-deployment stabilization and continuous improvement initiatives.

    Warehouse Automation & Material Handling Systems
    • Develop deep understanding of distribution center layouts, process flows, and material handling strategies.
    • Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Automation teams to optimize warehouse design and operational execution.
    • Support integration and deployment of automation technologies including: Conveyor Systems like Sortation Systems, ASRS, Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), Warehouse Execution Systems (WES)
    • Ensure operational processes, automation technologies, and system capabilities work together to achieve business objectives

    SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
    • Multiple end-to-end WMS implementations, including Build, SIT, UAT, Cutover, Go-Live, and Hypercare.
    • Deep understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, labor management, automation, and fulfillment execution.
    • Experience with Manhattan Active WMS strongly preferred.
    • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams through complex organizational change.
    • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • Experience supporting brownfield warehouse deployments preferred.

    Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field; Advanced degree a plus.
    • 10+ years of distribution center operations, warehouse systems, or supply chain technology experience.
    • 5+ years leading large-scale warehouse transformation initiatives.
    • 5+ years leading teams.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

    Requisition ID
    2026-29526
    Equal Employer Opportunity Statement
    KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.

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