Assistant DC Manager

Randstad USA; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

401K plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an Assistant Distribution Center Manager to lead daily warehouse operations, optimize workflows, and mentor a high-performing team. You will partner with the DC Manager to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment focused on safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires proven DC/warehouse leadership, experience with KPI tracking, Lean/5S, and strong mentoring abilities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in warehouse operations or distribution center management.
• KPI tracking, labor management, and process improvement (Lean/5S).
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and cross-functional leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, packing, and labor allocation.
• Monitor KPIs and analyze data to improve order accuracy, on-time shipping, and productivity.
• Coach and mentor supervisors, leads, and associates; partner with HR on recruitment and training.
• Lead Lean and 5S initiatives; drive continuous improvement and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, IT, Purchasing, and HR to align operations with goals.

Skills

Leadership

KPI tracking

Lean/5S

Coaching

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School (required)

Tools

APICS

ERP

Job description

Join Our Team as an Assistant Distribution Center Manager!

Are you a dynamic operations leader ready to make a tangible impact in a high-volume distribution environment? We are looking for an Assistant Distribution Center Manager to partner with our DC Manager, drive operational excellence, and empower a high-performing team.

About the Role

In this role, you will be at the heart of our supply chain—overseeing daily warehouse operations, optimizing workflows, and ensuring our products reach customers accurately and on time. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are top priorities, this is the position for you!

What You’ll Do

• Lead Daily Operations: Oversee receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, packing, and logistics while efficiently allocating labor resources.
• Drive Performance: Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs)—including order accuracy, on-time shipping, productivity, and labor utilization to continuously elevate performance.
• Develop Talent: Coach, mentor, and support warehouse supervisors, leads, and associates. Partner with HR on recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee engagement.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean and 5S initiatives, eliminate bottlenecks, maximize facility space, and assist with new technology rollouts.
• Prioritize Safety & Compliance: Maintain an active safety culture by conducting facility inspections, enforcing OSHA standards, and ensuring full compliance with company SOPs.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Supply Chain, IT, Purchasing, HR, and Safety teams to align operational goals with company objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in warehouse operations or distribution center management.
• KPI tracking, labor management, and process improvement (Lean/5S).
• Passion for mentoring teams and fostering a collaborative, accountable workplace.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career growth, and a energetic work culture built on respect and innovation.

salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Operations & Facility Leadership: Oversee end-to-end warehouse processes, enforce SOPs, manage facility upkeep, and ensure efficient labor allocation across shifts.
• Performance & KPI Management: Track key metrics—including order accuracy, on-time shipping, productivity, and inventory precision—and analyze data to prepare performance reports.
• Team Development: Coach and mentor supervisors, leads, and associates. Partner with HR on recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean and 5S initiatives, streamline workflows, maximize warehouse utilization, and support technology implementations.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA standards, conduct routine facility inspections, and foster a proactive, incident-free workplace.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, Inventory Control, IT, Purchasing, and HR to execute strategic initiatives and represent DC operations in leadership forums.

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working weekends

Skills

• Materials Management
• Line Management
• APICS (1 year of experience is required)
• Coaching
• Leadership (1 year of experience is required)
• Distribution (2 years of experience is required)
• Fulfillment (2 years of experience is required)
• ERP (2 years of experience is required)
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel (1 year of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Experience

• Manager
• 5 years

Education

• High School (required)