Manager, Strategy and Operations

| Chicago, IL, USA
Employer Provided Salary: 105,000-140,000 Annually
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Overview
At McMaster-Carr we are looking for high potential individuals to lead and develop teams, challenge business assumptions, and make an impact while developing as a company leader. Throughout your career you will make operational and process improvements in areas like Finance, Distribution Operations, Product Development, Sales, and Marketing. This is a promotional path in which your management responsibility and project scope grow quickly while you enjoy exceptional work-life balance.
 

Who We Are
At McMaster-Carr we help customers build anything because we offer everything - we stock and distribute more than half a million products. We focus on creating visual and informative product merchandising, building our own systems and technology in-house, and improving operationally to create exceptional customer experiences around the globe. As we look to the future, we apply experimentation and innovation to the lessons learned since our start in 1901. Our success continues with the ideas and commitment of the bright and ambitious people that differentiate McMaster-Carr.
 

Be Curious
No two career paths at McMaster-Carr are the same. Mentors will guide you, but development at McMaster-Carr is self-driven. Our dynamic business requires agile, adaptable leaders to tackle problems and add value across a variety of functions. Throughout your career you will:

  • Dive into exciting work that includes integrating cutting-edge automation technology, redesigning distribution flows, planning site expansion, developing search marketing, and using customer data to identify unmet product needs.
  • Embrace the opportunity to explore and observe all areas of the business; then challenge the current state and drive change.
  • Leverage previous work experience and strong critical thinking skills to identify, develop, and drive strategic process improvement initiatives that increase operational efficiency.
  • Develop high-performing teams through coaching, training, and relationship building.

A typical day at McMaster-Carr will vary from role to role, but you might find yourself doing any of the following:

  • Leading a project meeting with leaders across the company
  • Researching new market opportunities
  • Managing distribution operations
  • Implementing a new process you've developed
  • Contributing to one of our learning communities by developing and sharing best practices
  • Visiting a customer site to gather feedback on our service and products
  • Providing feedback to your team members to support their development

Be Exceptional
McMaster-Carr is committed to an inclusive workplace where you are valued and have a sense of belonging. Inclusion and diversity are built into the way we form teams, design projects, and create on-site resources. Regardless of your background, you can flourish at McMaster-Carr if you love to learn, do great work, and pursue ambitious goals. Successful candidates at McMaster-Carr tend to share some of the same qualities:

  • A history of academic and professional success
  • Excellent communication and creative problem-solving skills
  • Eagerness to learn new things, adaptability, and a growth-oriented mindset

Be Rewarded

The starting pay range for this role is $105,000 – $140,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for Cash Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (DPS) contributions. The role may also be eligible for a discretionary signing bonus and/or relocation assistance.

We are committed to comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:

  • Zero-dollar premiums for medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans for employees, spouses, and dependents
  • 100% tuition reimbursement for employees
  • First-time home buyer assistance
  • College assistance for your dependents
  • Paid time off to cover vacation and personal time

For more information on McMaster-Carr, please visit: https://www.mcmaster.com/careers/opportunities/management-development
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What are McMaster-Carr Perks + Benefits

McMaster-Carr Benefits Overview

Benefits at McMaster-Carr are designed to be inclusive, generous and support a positive workplace that allows you to do your best work. However, work is just one part of a full life. We strive to create a balance that meets your needs and those of our customers.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Remote work program
There is work that makes sense to complete from home and work that benefits from an in-person, collaborative experience in the office. Both options are available.
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Comprehensive healthcare benefits are available to employees, spouses and dependents. McMaster‐Carr does not require participants to pay monthly premiums, making the plan an excellent value.
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
McMaster‐Carr offers employees and dependents mental health and wellness care that is quick, convenient, and high‐quality including six free annual therapy sessions.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
McMaster-Carr's profit sharing benefit is an indication of how well we worked together across the company to take care of our customers and support the profitability of the company.
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
McMaster-Carr offers a range of shuttle options to serve people commuting from the city via public transportation.
Company-sponsored outings
Onsite office parking
Employee parking is available including covered spaces and EV-charging.
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
McMaster-Carr offers financial assistance for relocation as well as support for visiting in order to find your new home.
Fitness stipend
McMaster-Carr offers an allowance toward fitness expenditures including health/fitness club fees and classes, yoga, Pilates, martial arts, ballet, marathons, and swimming.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
McMaster-Carr provides the equipment that employees need to be productive when working from home.
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Take classes outside of work with our 100% tuition reimbursement benefit that covers tuition, books and eligible fees.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

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