DC Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency, & Growth

United Carolina Beverages; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Carolina Beverages seeks an experienced Distribution Center Manager to lead warehouse, inventory, delivery and fleet operations across our Charlotte facilities. You will ensure safe, accurate receiving, storage, picking, packing and loading while delivering on-time service to customers and maintaining cost discipline.

You will coach and develop teams, manage staffing and cross-training, monitor KPIs for safety, service, productivity, and accuracy, and partner with Purchasing and Sales to

Qualifications

• Experience leading large distribution centers or multiple facilities.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, FMCSR regulations and compliance.
• Proven track record in cost control and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse, inventory, delivery, and fleet operations.
• Ensure products are received, stored, loaded, and delivered accurately, safely, and on time.
• Monitor performance and implement process improvements to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Lead and develop warehouse, delivery, inventory, and operations teams to ensure safe, efficient execution.
• Hire, train, and evaluate employees; provide coaching and corrective action as needed.
• Manage staffing, workforce planning, and cross-training across functions.
• Communicate priorities and performance in regular team meetings; share safety updates.
• Collaborate with Inventory, Purchasing, and Sales to address inventory and product availability.
• Oversee delivery execution to meet customer service standards; improve route efficiency.
• Investigate customer complaints and resolve service concerns promptly.
• Maintain records for fleet, equipment, inspections, and maintenance; ensure preventative maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Fleet management

Budgeting

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.)

Tools

WMS

Route planning software

Fleet software

Job description

United Carolina Beverages seeks an experienced Distribution Center Manager to lead warehouse, inventory, delivery and fleet operations across our Charlotte facilities. You will ensure safe, accurate receiving, storage, picking, packing and loading while delivering on-time service to customers and maintaining cost discipline.

You will coach and develop teams, manage staffing and cross-training, monitor KPIs for safety, service, productivity, and accuracy, and partner with Purchasing and Sales to