DC Operations Leader—Fast-Paced, Flexible Shifts

AutoZone; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee a single shift in the distribution center, ensuring accuracy, productivity, on-time delivery and safety. You will regularly report to the DC Manager on process improvements, goals and KPIs while mentoring Advisors and coordinating across departments.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, multi-department environment with cross-functional collaboration across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of distribution/warehouse leadership experience.
• Proven ability to drive safety, quality, cost and delivery improvements.
• Ability to motivate teams; lead cross-functional shifts and departments.
• Strong communication with supervisors and DC Manager; present updates and goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of a single shift in the distribution center.
• Coordinate with the DC Manager on process improvements, goals and metrics.
• Mentor, train, and develop Advisors for career progression.
• Lead pre-shift meetings; communicate policies and prioritize tasks.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure a safe working environment and PPE compliance.
• Oversee multiple departments; flexibly schedule shifts as needed.
• Experience operating Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE); cross-functional oversight.

Skills

Leadership

KPIs & metrics

Team management

P&L management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Safety compliance

Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE)

Job description

AutoZone is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee a single shift in the distribution center, ensuring accuracy, productivity, on-time delivery and safety. You will regularly report to the DC Manager on process improvements, goals and KPIs while mentoring Advisors and coordinating across departments.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, multi-department environment with cross-functional collaboration across shifts.