Director of Distribution & Operations

Uline; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonuses program

Paid holidays & generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Uline seeks a hands-on Director of Distribution & Operations to lead the Braselton warehouse, spanning over 1.5 million square feet, with a team of 500+ and daily same-day shipping targets.

You will drive operational excellence, coach managers, and optimize performance with KPIs and WMS in a fast-paced, on-site environment. This role emphasizes leadership from the warehouse floor and measurable impact across the distribution network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 10+ years leading high-volume distribution operations with 400+ direct reports.
• Proven success improving productivity, quality and safety through operational leadership.
• Experience leading with KPIs, performance metrics and WMS.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse floor and coach staff to maintain high accuracy, productivity and safety.
• Oversee day-to-day inbound, outbound and supporting warehouse operations.
• Mentor warehouse managers leading 500+ employees through daily feedback and hands-on leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement to deliver top-tier service and same-day shipping.
• Investigate challenges and implement data-driven improvements to strengthen performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational leadership

KPIs & metrics

WMS proficiency

Problem-solving

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WMS

Job description

Director of Distribution & Operations

Pay from $260,000 to $350,000 per year

Georgia Branch

705 Braselton Industrial Blvd, Braselton, GA 30517

Are you a hands-on warehouse leader who enjoys coaching employees, solving problems and driving operational excellence? Join Uline as a Director of Distribution & Operations and lead from the warehouse floor, staying connected to daily operations while developing high-performing teams and delivering the exceptional service our customers count on. You’ll help lead Uline’s Braselton warehouse, spanning over 1.5 million square feet.

No sweat! Keep your cool while you work in our air-conditioned warehouse facilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the warehouse floor, working alongside employees to ensure high levels of accuracy, productivity and safety.
• Direct all aspects of day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and supporting departments.
• Coach and develop warehouse managers who lead a team of 500+ employees through daily feedback and hands-on leadership.
• Drive operational excellence through accountability and continuous improvement to deliver industry-leading service and same-day shipping.
• Investigate operational challenges, remove barriers and implement practical, data-driven improvements that strengthen warehouse performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years leading high-volume distribution operations, including direct leadership of warehouse managers and teams of 400+ people.
• Proven success improving productivity, quality and safety through operational leadership.
• Experience leading with KPIs, performance metrics and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Strong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities.
• First-class fitness center and beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations.

Uline is adrug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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