Area Manager, Distribution

Caleres, Inc.; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caleres Distribution Center 2 in Chino, CA is seeking an Area Manager to oversee the Shipping and Receiving Department, drive safety and productivity, and ensure product flows through the distribution center in a timely manner.

You will lead a team of Supervisors and Clerks, manage staffing, mentor staff, and partner with the Operations Manager to optimize workflow and implement continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience leading distribution center operations and teams.
• Lean Six Sigma exposure is a plus; strong safety culture needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of Shipping and Receiving; ensure timely product flow and KPI attainment.
• Lead staffing within department and manage labor to core functions.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and training for Supervisors and Clerks; support continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations Manager to adjust workflow and labor to optimize performance.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing management

Shipping & Receiving

Continuous improvement

Team development

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PIT operation

Job description

Caleres Distribution Center 2 - Chino, 15245 VAN VLIET, CHINO, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM

We are looking for an Area Manager to join our Chino, CA team. In this role, you'll work to ensure product flows through our Distribution Center in a timely manner and that safety and productivity goals are met. In our fast-paced, fun, team-oriented environment, your ability to champion our company values while providing critical tactical direction in our will make you an instrumental part of the team.

Work Schedule: (Monday-Friday)

7:00am – 3:30pm

What We Do – Accountabilities

• Ensures proper staffing levels within department while prioritizing labor to essential functions
• Deliver daily, weekly, monthly departmental goals
• Ensures productivity goals and KPI’s are met on a daily basis
• Ensures Quality standards are achieved maintaining a high level of customer service
• Holds team accountable
• Ensures workforce engagement in core company values and through the effective execution of HR, LP and Safety policy and programs

Essential Functions

• Accountable for the operational management of a specific functional area/areas
• This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the Shipping and Receiving Department; however, depending on business needs, the role may also involve supporting other daily operations
• Functional expert across each area of responsibility ensuring that all processes are executed efficiently and correctly.
• Partner with peers and Operations Manager to adjust workflow and labor to best support the operation.
• Provide leadership, training, development and mentorship for Supervisors and Clerks.
• Implement succession planning for team.
• Lead change management and continuous process improvement efforts for team with a strong focus on best practices.
• Actively embraces continuous improvement through improvement of self as much as improvement of team, processes and environment.
• Create a culture of ownership and participation fostering a positive work environment.
• Subject matter expert across area(s) of responsibility, with the ability to execute all area functions and resolve exceptions
• Engage area teams to educate and drive daily results, set by Operations Manager, in a positive and safe manner.
• Ensures company policies are communicated, understood, and administered.
• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy work environment, able to show year-on-year improvements in accident and injury statistics by leading and administering all safety initiatives.
• Maintains necessary equipment and tools for the operation to succeed.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• Distribution Center Experience 5+ years preferred
• Must have experience and be able to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT)
• Demonstrated experience in structured continuous improvement efforts
• 5+ years leadership experience in roles of increasing responsibility
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Strong exposure to lean six sigma preferred

Physical Requirements and/or Environment

Caleres Distribution Center 2 - Chino, 15245 VAN VLIET, CHINO, California, United States of America