Distribution Center GM: Growth & Operations Leader

Ozark Automotive Distributors, Inc.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages & PTO

Stock Purchase Plan & 401k starting on

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance +F

Health/Wellbeing programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts in Lebanon, TN seeks an experienced Distribution Center Leader to oversee all DC operations, from transportation and inventory to customer service and safety. You will drive performance, coach teams, and ensure cost-effective service to stores while upholding company policies.

The role requires hands-on leadership across multiple shifts, a strong track record in budget planning, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of distribution center, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or management within a distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, risk management, KPIs and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to develop and manage operational budgets, labor expenses, and capital planning.
• Experience leading large teams across multiple operational functions and shifts.
• Desire: experience utilizing WMS/TMS or supply chain analytics tools.
• Desire: knowledge of advanced logistics planning and inventory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all distribution center operations including transportation, shipping, receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, customer service, assets and inventory integrity.
• Lead daily operational performance to ensure on-time deliveries, shipment accuracy, efficient materials movement, and high service levels to stores and customers.
• Direct and manage all distribution center expenses, including labor, operating costs, and capital expenditures within budget.
• Partner with the Regional Director Distribution to develop annual business plans, labor plans, and capital budgets.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to support recruiting, retention, engagement, corrective action processes, and team relations initiatives.
• Conduct team member evaluations, coaching discussions, development planning, and bench building for succession planning.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by managing risk, loss prevention, safety initiatives, and environmental standards.
• Analyze operational metrics, workflow performance, labor utilization, transportation activity, and inventory trends for improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow optimization, warehouse layout, processes, scheduling, and supply chain performance.
• Support additional operational initiatives and special projects as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations leadership

Budget management

Safety compliance

Team development

WMS familiarity

TMS familiarity

Tools

WMS

TMS

Job description

O'Reilly Auto Parts in Lebanon, TN seeks an experienced Distribution Center Leader to oversee all DC operations, from transportation and inventory to customer service and safety. You will drive performance, coach teams, and ensure cost-effective service to stores while upholding company policies.

The role requires hands-on leadership across multiple shifts, a strong track record in budget planning, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives.