DC Operations Lead: Growth, Efficiency & Team Performance

O'Reilly Automotive; Saraland (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages & PTO

Stock Purchase Plan & 401k from Day 1

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance + H‑

Team member health/wellbeing programs

Tuition educational assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Operations Leader to assist the Distribution Center Manager in directing day-to-day inbound and outbound operations for a single distribution center in the United States. You will lead supervisors and hourly teammates, drive productivity, and ensure inventory integrity while upholding safety and budget objectives.

You will monitor performance, plan staffing, and coordinate labor to meet service goals.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience leading supervisors and large hourly workforces.
• Ability to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and operational consistency across multiple functions.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in distribution center or warehouse operations with a proven record of success.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in overseeing daily inbound and outbound operations, including service levels, operational performance, inventory integrity, and team member productivity.
• Lead and support a staff of supervisors and hourly team members while promoting accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements throughout all distribution center functions.
• Monitor operational metrics and workflow performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate staffing, labor planning, scheduling, and workload distribution to meet productivity and service objectives.
• Partner with supervisors to monitor departmental expenses, labor utilization, payroll, and operating costs while supporting budget objectives.
• Assist with the development and execution of annual operational goals, action plans, and performance initiatives for managed function.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management activities when needed.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development to supervisors and hourly team members.
• Ensure inventory control processes, product handling procedures, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations are executed accurately and efficiently.
• Review operational processes and recommend improvements to enhance workflow efficiency, service performance, and expense control.
• Maintain a safe work environment by aggressively managing risk, enforcing safety procedures, and addressing unsafe conditions or behaviors promptly.
• Utilize warehouse management systems and operational reporting to support planning operational execution.
• Communicate effectively with the General Manager, supervisors, and team members regarding operational priorities and expectations.
• Promote a culture based on company values and continuous improvement throughout the distribution center.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team development

DC/Warehouse leadership

Tools

WMS

Labor management systems

Analytics tools

Job description

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Operations Leader to assist the Distribution Center Manager in directing day-to-day inbound and outbound operations for a single distribution center in the United States. You will lead supervisors and hourly teammates, drive productivity, and ensure inventory integrity while upholding safety and budget objectives.

You will monitor performance, plan staffing, and coordinate labor to meet service goals.