Director, Distribution - Mira Loma

Grainger; California; On-site; USD 164,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Job summary

Grainger is seeking a leader to provide strategic and operational direction for a high-volume distribution center. You will drive end-to-end processes from receipt to order fulfillment while managing a multi-shift team and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include developing managers, standardizing best practices, and achieving SMART goals through continuous improvement and strong financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business or related field is required.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible management in high-volume, multi-shift ops.
• Ability to influence across teams, suppliers and functional boundaries.
• Strong process improvement, problem solving and financial skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a high-volume distribution center.
• Direct process development to ensure timely receipt and order fulfillment.
• Lead DC leadership to foster continuous improvement and empowerment.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity, and positive employee relations goals.
• Maintain asset control and optimize operational efficiency and cost per line.
• Oversee inventory throughput across the distribution center serving 100,000+ customers.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Financial management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / logistics / related field

Job description

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $163,800.00 – $273,000.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 25% , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Provide strategic and operational leadership for a high volume, order fulfillment, multi-shift distribution center. Ensuring timely accurate product receipt, order fulfillment and the optimization of resources and processes while operating within budget.
Achieve business results by directing the development and implementation of processes to ensure most efficient, highest quality customer service while also ensuring compliance with state/federal employment law and OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations and company policies and procedures. Effectively managing the DC leadership team to develop and environment that promotes continual process improvement where employees are involved, empowered and committed to the success of the company thereby negating the need for third party representation.

You Will

• Collaborate with Sales and Branch Services management to identify and implement process changes to improve customer service, asset management and market strategies for the supported branches that service up to 100,000 customers.
• Communicate Company vision, values, strategies and direction, and our market strategy and programs to distribution employees. Create and promote an environment where employees are involved and empowered to the success of the company.
• Lead and develop managers. Ensure standardization and sharing of best-demonstrated practices within Operations, Distribution Center and across the Distribution Center Network.
• Ensure that the appropriate SMART goals are set and achieved, (Safety, Quality, Productivity and Positive Employee Relations), through the proper execution of continuous improvement and performance drivers.
• Ensure standardization and sharing of best demonstrated practices with Operations, Distribution Center and as appropriate across the Distribution Center Network.
• Ensure that physical assets (building, equipment, inventory, etc.) are properly controlled, maintained, protected and utilized. Use process improvements to continually improve operational efficiencies (Cost Per Line).
• Accountable for inventory throughput at the Distribution Center serving 100,000+ customers.

You Have

• An undergraduate degree in business, logistics, material management or a related field of study or equivalent experience with 5 years progressively responsible management experience in a high volume, multi-shift operation dealing with large team member populations.
• Demonstrated ability to directly influence the work environment by creating a dynamic workplace that effects positive team member relationships as well as effective relationships within and across functional boundaries and with suppliers while driving business results.
• Ability to effectively promote and lead change. Must have track record of developing team members. Capable of exploring beyond traditional business practices to drive operational enhancements in a positive, productive manner. Strong process improvement, problem-solving, analytical and financial management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills are needed to directly supervise exempt and indirectly supervise non-exempt positions in multi-shift operation.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral with the ability to communicate effectively across vertical and horizontal lines.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to drive results.
• Ability to operate on tight deadlines with multiple priorities that are subject to frequent changes.
• Demonstrated competence in the application and use of operating system.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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