DC Area Manager - 1st Shift (Distribution Center)

Designer Brands; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Designer Brands is seeking a DC Area Manager - 1st Shift for its New Jersey distribution center. You will supervise 15–20 order processors and/or power equipment operators, oversee multiple activities across shifts, and drive daily execution and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include coaching leaders, ensuring safety and efficiency, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 4+ years in supervisor/manager roles overseeing 15+ associates.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Lean/Six Sigma methodology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subordinates and multiple activities within a department and/or shift (Receiving, Case Pick/Putaway, Case Loops, Order Processing, Shipping, Ship Sort, Inventory Control, Wave Management).
• Coach and train department leaders; provide ongoing coaching for growth and performance.
• Coordinate with Facilities Manager on safety, security, and building control.
• Manage transactions, exceptions, planning, and distribution flow.
• Prioritize and monitor order completion to meet deadlines.
• Track productivity to meet standards and projections.
• Communicate with internal/external customers; coordinate with vendors.
• Build relationships across distribution center functions.

Skills

WMS knowledge

Lean/Six Sigma

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HighJump

AS400

SiSense

UPS CampusShip

Dayforce

Job description

Designer Brands is seeking a DC Area Manager - 1st Shift for its New Jersey distribution center. You will supervise 15–20 order processors and/or power equipment operators, oversee multiple activities across shifts, and drive daily execution and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include coaching leaders, ensuring safety and efficiency, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet company goals.