DC General Manager AZ

Garaga; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Dental, Disability, Health, Life, and

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Garaga in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Distribution Center General Manager to own daily operations and lead performance. You will oversee receiving, inventory, fulfillment, shipping, and delivery, drive continuous improvement, manage the P&L, and build a high-performing team with a customer-focused mindset.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing, family-owned company. You will collaborate closely with sales, manage budgets, and foster a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse or distribution center management experience.
• Experience managing budgets, P&L statements, and logistics operations.
• Proven ability to motivate, lead, and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience working directly with external customers.
• Mechanically inclined with working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day distribution center operations, including receiving, inventory management, fulfillment, shipping, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs, scrap, and damage.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant facility in accordance with company and OSHA standards.
• Take full ownership of the distribution center's P&L and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through smarter workflows, resource planning, and operational improvements.
• Support revenue growth through proactive customer engagement and sales outreach.
• Use data and KPIs to monitor performance and make informed business decisions.
• Recruit, coach, and lead warehouse, delivery, and office personnel.
• Build a culture focused on accountability, safety, teamwork, and empowerment.
• Mentor employees and develop future leaders within the team.
• Build strong relationships with customers and act as the face of the Phoenix distribution center.
• Work closely with the sales team to understand market dynamics, pricing, and customer needs.
• Resolve customer concerns and help ensure a smooth, reliable delivery experience.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

P&L ownership

Team development

Customer relationship management

Operational excellence

Communication

Hands-on leadership

Education

College degree or equivalent with experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Opportunity as a Distribution Center General Manager in Phoenix

Ready to take ownership of a distribution center and see the direct impact of your leadership? Join Garaga in Phoenix and lead operations, people, and performance in a hands-on management role.

Do you enjoy taking ownership, leading from the front, and finding ways to make operations run better?
Are you a hands-on leader who knows how to build strong teams, improve performance, and deliver a great customer experience?
This could be the leadership opportunity you've been looking for.

Garaga is looking for a General Manager to lead its Distribution Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

In this role, you will take ownership of the distribution center's day-to-day operations and overall performance. You will oversee warehouse and logistics activities, manage the P&L, lead and develop your team, drive continuous improvement, and build strong customer relationships. With an entrepreneurial mindset, you will also identify opportunities to improve profitability, grow revenue, and strengthen the distribution center's performance.

Employee benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental, Disability, Health, Life, and Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Job Summary:

• Start date: As soon as possible
• Number of positions to fill: 1
• Position: Full-time, Permanent
• Compensation: Based on experience
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Lead day-to-day distribution center operations, including receiving, inventory management, fulfillment, shipping, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs, scrap, and damage.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant facility in accordance with company and OSHA standards.
• Take full ownership of the distribution center's P&L and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through smarter workflows, resource planning, and operational improvements.
• Support revenue growth through proactive customer engagement and sales outreach.
• Use data and KPIs to monitor performance and make informed business decisions.
• Recruit, coach, and lead warehouse, delivery, and office personnel.
• Build a culture focused on accountability, safety, teamwork, and empowerment.
• Mentor employees and develop future leaders within the team.
• Build strong relationships with customers and act as the face of the Phoenix distribution center.
• Work closely with the sales team to understand market dynamics, pricing, and customer needs.
• Resolve customer concerns and help ensure a smooth, reliable delivery experience.

The Qualifications and Skills We Are Looking for in our Distribution Center General Manager:

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse or distribution center management experience.
• Experience managing budgets, P&L statements, and logistics operations.
• Proven ability to motivate, lead, and develop teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience working directly with external customers.
• Mechanically inclined with working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• College degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical Demands

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse.
• Ability to frequently lift 50 to 75 lbs.
• Comfortable with frequent standing and manual work.

IMPORTANT: Diversity. Inclusivity. Collaboration. Garaga is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Distribution Center General Manager in Phoenix, AZ.

GARAGA & MID-AMERICA, THE
ADVANTAGES THAT COME WITH
A JUST BIG ENOUGH COMPANY, AND
THE COHESION & FELLOWSHIP
OF A SMALL ENOUGH TEAM.
THE BEST OF BORTH WORLDS.

Small Is Beautiful!

Allowing all the flexibility and room to manoeuvre that you are looking for. The co-presidents are young, think big, and have the means to achieve their ambitions. They are at the forefront of the market in terms of products and technology; they want to become leaders in terms of employer brand and employee experience.

Be Part of Something Big

Strength in numbers and experience! The Great Garaga Team is 1700people and 4facilities. A family business that has been thinking big for over 40years.

We are constantly improving. Welcoming people who have developed tools and methods to integrate people on a personal level. A company culture of generosity, respect and recognition.

Entrepreneurship at its best! A corporate culture of generosity, respect, and recognition.