Distribution Center Leader — Drive Efficiency & Safety

The Judge Group

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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401k match 6%

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

The Judge Group in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to lead end-to-end distribution center operations for a 250,000 sq ft facility with 100 employees and 20,000+ SKUs serving OEM customers.

You will drive safety, quality, and service targets, manage labor, and optimize workflows while leading a strong, data-driven distribution team. The package includes base salary and a 10% bonus, reflecting a senior operations role.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; experience considered in lieu.
7+ years in distribution, warehouse, or manufacturing ops.
7+ years of people leadership (50+ employees).
Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).
Experience leading a Distribution Center/warehouse/manufacturing plant.
ERP experience preferred (SAP or Oracle).

Responsibilities

Lead all daily distribution center operations: inbound, storage, picking, packing, outbound shipping.
Manage, coach, and develop a workforce including supervisors and frontline teams.
Drive performance against key metrics such as order accuracy, on-time delivery, productivity, and cost.
Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy through controls and cycle counts.
Optimize labor planning, staffing, and workflow to meet demand and improve efficiency.
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure OSHA/company standards.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and cost.
Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, transportation, and customer service teams.
Manage operating budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.