Distribution Center Director: Lead Operations & Growth

Leslie's; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Paid training

Team member discounts

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Leslie's is hiring a Distribution Center Director to lead the distribution center's overall performance, operations, safety, and talent development. You will partner with senior leadership to align goals, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across warehouse, transportation, and administration.

The role requires a strong background in warehousing and distribution leadership, with a focus on cost control, service standards, and team performance in a dynamic multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5–7 years warehousing, logistics, distribution, transportation, or supply chain ops.
• 1–3 years in DC leadership or similar role.
• Experience budgeting, labor planning, and operational reporting.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems and related tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall DC performance, ops, safety, and team development.
• Plan, direct, and optimize warehouse, transportation, and admin ops.
• Develop talent, oversee budgeting, cost control, and reporting.
• Ensure service levels, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and system enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operations management

People development

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

WMS

Excel

TMS

Job description

Leslie's is hiring a Distribution Center Director to lead the distribution center's overall performance, operations, safety, and talent development. You will partner with senior leadership to align goals, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across warehouse, transportation, and administration.

The role requires a strong background in warehousing and distribution leadership, with a focus on cost control, service standards, and team performance in a dynamic multi-site environment.