Distribution Center Leader: Drive Operations & Lean Excellence

Judge Direct Placement; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement seeks a Distribution Center Manager to oversee end-to-end DC operations for a high-SKU, high-volume facility in Lithonia, GA. You will drive safety, quality, and service while leading a team of 75+ across 100,000 sq ft.

In this role you’ll optimize labor, improve metrics like on-time delivery and inventory accuracy, and partner cross-functionally to reduce costs. A Lean/Six Sigma background and ERP experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience may substitute.
• 7+ years in distribution, warehouse, or manufacturing operations.
• 7+ years in direct people leadership across large teams (50+).
• Experience as Manager/lead of DC/warehouse/manufacturing plant.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).
• ERP experience (SAP or Oracle preferred).
• Experience with inventory control and logistics operations.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Manage operating budget incl. labor, equipment, facility costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily DC operations: inbound, storage, picking, packing, outbound shipping.
• Coach and develop supervisors and frontline teams.
• Drive performance against order accuracy, on-time delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Maintain inventory accuracy via controls and cycle counting.
• Optimize labor planning, staffing, and workflow for efficiency.
• Champion safety culture; ensure OSHA and company standards compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement to boost productivity, quality, and cost.
• Partner with supply chain, transportation, and customer service teams.
• Manage operating budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical

Problem-solving

Data-driven decisions

Inventory control

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Judge Direct Placement seeks a Distribution Center Manager to oversee end-to-end DC operations for a high-SKU, high-volume facility in Lithonia, GA. You will drive safety, quality, and service while leading a team of 75+ across 100,000 sq ft.

In this role you’ll optimize labor, improve metrics like on-time delivery and inventory accuracy, and partner cross-functionally to reduce costs. A Lean/Six Sigma background and ERP experience are highly valued.