Distribution Center General Manager

American Tire Distributors; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tire Distributors in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Distribution Center General Manager to oversee operational and administrative aspects of the DC, driving safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost efficiency. You will coach teams to execute supply chain strategies and lead continuous improvement at the facility.

You will develop talent, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage performance reporting while guiding cost‑control and budget adherence across the DC operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7 years of related experience including management experience preferred.
• Experience leading distribution/warehouse operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead DC operations to meet safety, quality, on‑time delivery and cost targets.
• Coach and develop the team, manage recruitment, training and succession planning.
• Develop and distribute regular DC performance reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, ADA compliance and alignment with health and safety standards.
• Lead drivers and warehouse staff to maintain high service levels.
• Optimize labor and delivery costs; manage expenses to budget targets.

Skills

Develops Talent

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Data Collection and Analysis

Drives Results

Planning and Organizing

Policy and Procedures

Costing and Budgeting

Inventory Management

Review and Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation’s premier tire distributor, ATD’s coast-to-coast distribution network provides approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid and frequent delivery of high quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies.

Position Description:

SALARY: $100,000/YEAR PLUS POTENTIAL BONUS PLAN

The Distribution Center General Manager oversees all operational and administrative aspects of the Distribution Center (DC) and ensures compliance with Company guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements. The role is accountable for achieving performance goals in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. This role coaches and manages teams to execute supply chain strategies and drive continuous improvement within the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular meetings with staff to address operational issues, communicate updates form leadership and inspire a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
• Demonstrate leadership that engages and empowers Supply Chain talent to own their performance, grow their careers, and contribute to a values-based culture and company mission
• Develop and distribute regular performance reports of the DC to key stakeholders. Utilize data to monitor operational metrics and drive improvements in efficiency and performance
• Develop and lead talent within the DC, implementing strategies for talent management and development, including recruitment, training, succession planning, and performance management and evaluations
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, DOT, ADA, and other regulatory agencies, aligning with company policies on health, safety, and operational standards
• Establish and maintain a safe and compliant work environment, aiming to minimize OSHA recordable incidents and ensure safety protocols are followed rigorously
• Lead the team of drivers and warehouse staff to achieve on-time and complete deliveries, maintaining high service levels for customers
• Review and optimize DC cost productivity, focusing on efficient labor management and delivery costs per unit handled. Manage expenses to meet monthly and annual budget targets set by the Company
• Serve as the on-site expert for inventory control and management, ensuring accuracy of physical inventory through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regular audits. Manage timely processing of returned goods and customer credits

Competencies

• Action Planning - The ability to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required.
• Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Adaptive Mindset - Adapts existing tools and techniques to existing situationEntrepreneurial spirit~Focuses on simplicity when addressing the customer
• Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Business Insights - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Costing and Budgeting - Awareness of costing, budgeting and finance concepts and the ability and skill to apply to related processes and procedures.
• Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Data Collection and Analysis - The ability and skill to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making including proficient use of aligned software (e.g., Tableau, etc)
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Health and Safety - The ability and skill to manage and apply safe systems of work.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Inventory Management - The ability and skill to design, implement and manage inventory control systems.
• Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Planning & Organizing - Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives.
• Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Policy & Procedures - The ability and skill to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives.
• Review and Reporting - The ability and skill to create reports, and review reports created by others, for various audiences as relevant, in a lucid and effective manner, keeping in mind the purpose of reports.
• Work Scheduling - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum scheduling of work and material resources to meet planned performance targets including proficient use of aligned software / systems

Qualifications

• Bachelors.
  7 years of related experience including management experience preferred

Skills

• Develops Talent
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• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Costing and Budgeting
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
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• Optimizes Work Processes
• Review and Reporting
• Customer focus
• Business insight
• Plans and aligns
• Planning and Organizing
• Policy and procedures
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Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Demands Category: Warehouse

Physical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements: Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel required: 5% of the time

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you’re looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we’re the right company for you.

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