Branch Operations Manager

Blue Harlan; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Harlan, in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Branch Operations Manager to lead the Columbus Distribution Center. This facility runs two shifts and includes a local delivery fleet, with the Manager overseeing shipping, receiving, driver management, and P&L performance to ensure a safe, efficient, and customer-focused environment.

This is a hands-on operations leadership role that thrives on building teams, improving processes, and keeping products moving on time and in full.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of warehouse or distribution management experience, ideally in a multi-shift environment.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems (AS400 or similar).
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse operations across two shifts, including order fulfillment, inventory control, and fleet logistics.
• Lead and develop a team of full-time warehouse associates, drivers, and shift leads.
• Manage staffing, training, performance, and safety compliance for all DC personnel.
• Drive operational excellence by establishing and tracking KPIs, workflow improvements, and productivity standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure timely shipping and receiving of all materials.
• Manage local fleet operations, dispatch, and driver scheduling to ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting and P&L responsibility for the facility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with purchasing, sales, and finance to ensure alignment between warehouse operations and business needs.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

People leadership

Budgeting

P&L management

Warehouse operations

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

AS400 / WMS

Job description

Blue Harlan is proud to partner with a multi-site distribution company to recruit an experienced Branch Operations Manager to lead their Columbus Distribution Center. This facility runs two shifts and includes a local delivery fleet. The Manager will oversee all day-to-day operations from shipping and receiving to driver management and P&L performance ensuring a safe, efficient, and customer-focused environment.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on operations leader who thrives on building teams, improving processes, and keeping products moving on time and in full.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all warehouse operations across two shifts, including order fulfillment, inventory control, and fleet logistics.
• Lead and develop a team of full-time warehouse associates, drivers, and shift leads.
• Manage staffing, training, performance, and safety compliance for all DC personnel.
• Drive operational excellence by establishing and tracking KPIs, workflow improvements, and productivity standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure timely shipping and receiving of all materials.
• Manage local fleet operations, dispatch, and driver scheduling to ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting and P&L responsibility for the facility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with purchasing, sales, and finance to ensure alignment between warehouse operations and business needs.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of warehouse or distribution management experience, ideally in a multi-shift environment.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience managing diverse warehouse teams.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and deliver results against KPIs.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems (AS400 or similar).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a focus on team development and process improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Why You'll Love It Here

• Work with a stable, established distributor that values operational excellence and employee development.
• Direct impact on performance and customer satisfaction - your leadership drives the success of this DC.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term stability with room to grow.