Founded in 1857 and headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, Barnes Group consists of three businesses:

Barnes Distribution is an international, full-service distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies. Barnes Distribution currently offers more than 50,000 regularly-stocked products to a diverse customer base in North America, Europe and Asia through a sales force of over 1,500 professionals. Through an array of service options built around a vendor managed inventory (VMI) business model, Barnes Distribution can improve the productivity of its customers while substantially reducing procurement and transaction costs.

Barnes Industrial is one of the world's largest manufacturers of precision mechanical and nitrogen gas springs, and is a global supplier of retaining rings and injection-molded plastic components that are used in a variety of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications. With production facilities located on four continents and a world-class Product Development Center (PDC), Barnes Industrial is among the most technologically advanced, creative and customer-centric global suppliers of precision engineered components.

Barnes Aerospace produces precision machined and fabricated components and assemblies for OEMs of turbine engines and airframes for commercial, military and business aircraft as well as land-based industrial gas turbines.   Barnes Aerospace's machining operations specialize in tight tolerance gear machining and complex assemblies, while its advanced fabrications operations specialize in processes such as superplastic forming, laser milling and diffusion bonding. Barnes Aerospace also provides rapid jet engine component overhaul and repair services for many of the world's major commercial airlines, the U.S. military and engine OEMs.

This position requires a sophisticated Operations & Logistics executive who is a leader capable of strategic planning with solid hands-on experience in managing distribution controls, logistics, transportation, packaging, positive employee relations, safety and implementation of process improvements that support the overall operational strategies of the organization. Provide leadership, development and direction to staff.

Ensures the Leadership Traits, Leadership Effectiveness and Lean are mastered and demonstrated on a consistent basis. Managing the dynamics of change in a fast-paced organization is required.

Core Responsibilities:

Provides strategic and tactical leadership, direction and

      management for the Barnes Distribution North America,

Distribution overall Network and Operations Team.

Develops and executes overall distribution/operations

strategy for the organization including capitalizing on the warehouse

management system and optimizing the distribution network.

Directs the daily operations of the distribution network

including packaging and transportation to ensure lean practices are

utilized, productivity is at an optimal level and a positive employee

relations environment is maintained to exceed the company’s service,

safety, sales and margin objectives.

Works in close cooperation with peers and across multiple

functions, such as Global Sourcing, Inventory Control, Human

Resources, Sales and Finance, to maximize efficiencies throughout the

organization

Proven track record of managing daily and long-term

projects in addition to position responsibilities.

Tough minded, take charge change agent who challenges the

status quo and acts with a sense of urgency

Strong interpersonal and communications skills with the

ability to influence others at all levels of the organization and to

create cross-functional alignment.

Understanding of all facets of the industrial distribution

business (i.e., productivity, continuous process improvements, global

sourcing, inventory control, sales, marketing, finance, safety and

human resources) preferred.

Travel 30% - 50%

Education & Experience Requirements:

Strong leadership skills and the capability of developing

and managing a team of experienced Distribution Center Managers with

a strong emphasis on customer excellence, customer-focused results,

motivational leadership, safety, positive employee relations and

accountability is required.

BS degree in Engineering or related field required.  MBA or

advanced degree preferred

10+ years total work experience in Distribution Management

with proven successful operations experience. Prefer experience that

demonstrates successful progression of responsibilities in

lean/continuous improvement, transportation, packaging, logistics,

distribution management and utilization of a warehouse management

system.

Strong project management skills including stakeholder

alignment, milestone delivery and cross-functional team leadership.

Experience with Six Sigma/Lean concepts and applications

At Barnes Group Inc. we recognize that our strength and success comes from our employees. We are a diversified global manufacturer and distributor. Our business success reflects the desire to expand the diversity of our employees as well as our customers. We call upon and utilize the full potential of our diverse workforce.

Barnes Group Inc. is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Barnes Group Inc.'s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran status at all job levels. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other personnel programs such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran status