DC Ops Leader: Data-Driven, Safety-First

FERGUSON; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking a Distribution Center Operations Manager for the Front Royal, VA distribution center. You will lead daily warehouse operations, safety, staffing, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement while developing future leaders and fostering accountability.

You will partner with the General Manager and cross-functional teams to implement strategies, optimize performance, and support growth, while ensuring customer service excellence and OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a Distribution Center, Fulfillment Center, or large-scale warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, labor planning, and performance management.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop leaders, and achieve operational results.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), labor management tools, and operational reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to use data to make informed decisions.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Distribution Center Operations and drive standard work, Lean and 5S practices to eliminate waste.
• Ensure operations meet service, quality, productivity and cost objectives.
• Develop staffing and capacity plans aligned with forecasted demand.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Data Analyst and Quality Team.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement across shifts and departments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement operational strategies.

Skills

Leadership

WMS experience

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

WMS

Labor management tools

Operational reporting platforms

SQL

Microsoft 365

Job description

Ferguson is seeking a Distribution Center Operations Manager for the Front Royal, VA distribution center. You will lead daily warehouse operations, safety, staffing, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement while developing future leaders and fostering accountability.

You will partner with the General Manager and cross-functional teams to implement strategies, optimize performance, and support growth, while ensuring customer service excellence and OSHA compliance.