DC Operations Manager - Outbound

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Day 1 benefits (medical, dental,vision

401k with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Distribution Center leader to manage inbound and outbound operations, staff development, budgeting, safety, and compliance. You will guide supervisors and hourly team members while driving efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the distribution center.

Key responsibilities include overseeing service levels, inventory integrity, staffing and labor planning, and ensuring adherence to safety and procedural standards in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in distribution center or warehouse operations.
• Experience leading supervisors and large hourly workforces.
• Ability to drive accountability and continuous improvement across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in overseeing daily inbound and outbound operations, including service levels and inventory integrity.
• Lead and support supervising staff and hourly team members, promoting accountability and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety requirements, and cost controls across DC functions.
• Monitor metrics and coordinate staffing, labor planning, and scheduling to meet productivity objectives.
• Support budget objectives and development of annual operational goals and performance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Operations management

People management

Tools

WMS experience

Labor management systems

Analytics tools

Job description

Responsible for assisting the Distribution Center Manager in directing the day‑to‑day inbound and outbound operations of a single distribution center. Supports all operational areas including service, productivity, inventory integrity, team member development, budgeting, safety, and compliance. Provides leadership to supervisors and hourly team members while driving operational efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the distribution center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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 O’Reilly policies, operational 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 O’Reilly culture values and continuous improvement throughout the distribution center. Perform additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 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.

Desired:

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems, and operational analytics tools.
• Proficiency in one or more additional languages.

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions
• Starting Day One Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Consistent with internal policy and applicable law, the Company electronically monitors the use of Company‑provided systems, including telephone conversations and transmissions, Internet access and usage, and electronic mail and transmissions. The Company additionally employs video cameras in common internal and external areas.

Your first job at O’Reilly Auto Parts is just the beginning! From a comprehensive benefits and compensation package to a rewarding and positive work environment, your leaders will support you and foster your development so you can grow with the company. Our promote‑from‑within philosophy means our top leaders worked their way up – and you can, too.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and history at oreillyauto.com/careers.