DC Operations Manager - Outbound

O'Reilly Automotive; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with employer contributions from;

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Distribution Center support leader to help the DC Manager direct inbound and outbound operations, ensuring service levels, inventory integrity, and staff productivity in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will lead supervisors and hourly team members, enforce safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across the distribution center. This role emphasizes accountability, coaching, and operational excellence in Des Moines, IA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience in distribution center or warehouse operations.
• Experience leading supervisors and large hourly workforces.
• Ability to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and operational consistency across multiple functions.
• Strong communication and coaching skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in overseeing daily inbound and outbound operations, including service levels, performance, inventory integrity, and productivity.
• Lead and support supervisors and hourly team members to promote accountability and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements across DC functions.
• Monitor metrics and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate staffing, labor planning, scheduling, and workload distribution to meet productivity and service goals.
• Manage budget considerations by monitoring expenses, labor, and operating costs in collaboration with leadership.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management as needed.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations and provide ongoing development for supervisors and staff.
• Maintain inventory control processes and ensure efficient shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Team coaching

Operational excellence

Staff scheduling

Tools

WMS systems

Labor management systems

Operational 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 has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

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.