Compliance Process Owner Manager

JOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION" ABOUT US S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t shirt distributor to a leading, multibillion dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. Today, we continue to strive to be the apparel distributor of choice by inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers, anchored in our commitment to Lead with Respect, Never Settle, Own the Outcome, Win Together, and the belief that Innovation Powers Our Hustle. These values guide how we serve, how we collaborate and how we continuously improve, ensuring we deliver on our promise of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability. ABOUT THE ROLE Strategic and results-driven Distribution Performance & Continuous Improvement Manager to drive operational excellence across our distribution network. This role is responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements, enhancing compliance and training programs, and using data to uncover insights that optimize productivity, safety, and service levels. The ideal candidate will serve as a key cross-functional leader, influencing positive change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.  Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt  Remote Available  BENEFITS We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. You’ll also enjoy discounts on brand‑name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one. WHAT YOU WILL DO  Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence  - Lead the identification, development, and execution of continuous improvement initiatives across all distribution centers.  - Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies to reduce waste, improve processes, and increase throughput.  - Benchmark internal and external best practices and integrate relevant learnings into operational processes. Compliance & Standardization  - Ensure consistent adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all facilities.  - Drive the adoption of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and audit regularly for compliance.  - Partner with safety, HR, and operational leadership to maintain and evolve a culture of accountability and discipline. Training & Capability Building  - Design, implement, and enhance training programs & content for warehouse associates, supervisors, and leadership focused on operational skills, safety, and best practices.  - Measure training effectiveness through KPIs, feedback loops, and continuous feedback cycles.  - Identify skill gaps and recommend targeted training to close performance gaps. Data Analytics & Performance Management  - Build and manage performance dashboards and KPIs to monitor operational efficiency, service levels, labor productivity, and cost drivers.  - Use root cause analysis to investigate performance gaps and lead cross-functional efforts to resolve them.  - Collaborate with IT and analytics teams to ensure the right tools and data visibility are in place for decision-making. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR  - Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.  - 10+ Experience leading training or compliance programs in a distribution or manufacturing environment.  - 5+ years of experience in warehouse or distribution operations, with a focus on continuous improvement or operational excellence.  - Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar process improvement methodologies (certification preferred).  - Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights.  - Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.  Preferred Skills:  - Experience with WMS, LMS, and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.  - Demonstrated success managing cross-site initiatives.  - Ability to influence and lead through change across multiple levels of the organization. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.  Working Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Equal Opportunity Employer S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.