Distribution Center Manager

Discount Tire; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tire Rack is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to lead the Atlanta distribution center, developing a high-performing team and driving operational excellence across safety, productivity, and customer experience. You will own the environment, culture, and results of the facility and report to the Regional Logistics leadership.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and building a culture where employees feel supported and valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in distribution centers, warehouses or logistics.
• Previous management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership with ability to coach and develop employees.
• People-first leadership focused on trust, accountability and engagement.
• Ability to develop supervisory teams and identify future leaders.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, safety procedures, and distribution processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical aptitude to learn and utilize warehouse systems and equipment.
• Experience managing employee performance and identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
• Collaborative mindset and ethical leadership.
• Willingness to take ownership and continuously improve.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire your team by recruiting, training, coaching and developing warehouse staff and supervisors.
• Build a strong leadership team and create growth opportunities for future leaders.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, accountable culture where employees feel valued.
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide feedback, and recognize achievements.
• Lead by example to promote collaboration, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily DC operations including receiving, storage, order fulfillment and shipping.
• Own overall performance, safety, organization, and facility condition; implement strategies to improve productivity and service.
• Review reports and forecasts to anticipate staffing needs for peak periods.
• Coordinate transportation schedules and delivery activities for timely distribution.
• Monitor shipments and resolve issues to meet customer expectations.
• Develop and enforce warehouse safety and security procedures; manage equipment maintenance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, maximize resources, and support facility enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Safety procedures

Warehouse operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse systems

Warehouse equipment

Job description

Overview

Distribution Center Manager

Department: Warehouse Operations
Reports To: Regional Logistics Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Location: Atlanta Distribution Center

Lead the People. Own the Operation. Drive the Results.

Tire Rack is looking for an experienced, motivated, and results-driven Distribution Center Manager to lead our Atlanta distribution center! We're seeking a dynamic leader who understands that running a successful distribution center is about more than moving products. It's about developing people, building a strong culture, and creating an operation that delivers results.

As Distribution Center Manager, you are the leader of your building. From the people and culture to safety, operational performance, customer experience, and the overall condition of the facility, you will have responsibility for everything that happens within your four walls.

Above all, this is a people leadership role. The successful candidate will build a strong leadership team, coach and develop future leaders, and create an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and engaged. Your success will be measured not only by the results your building delivers, but also by the strength of the team you develop and the culture you create.

This is an opportunity to run your distribution center like a business. You'll have the autonomy to lead, the accountability to deliver results, and the support of a broader leadership team committed to your success.

If you're a hands-on leader who takes ownership, leads by example, and knows how to bring out the best in people while driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

Lead, Develop, and Inspire Your Team

• Recruit, interview, train, coach, and develop warehouse employees and supervisory personnel.
• Build a strong leadership team by identifying talent, developing future leaders, and creating opportunities for professional growth.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture where employees feel valued and engaged.
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and recognize individual and team accomplishments.
• Lead by example, encouraging collaboration, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Own the Operation

• Oversee all daily distribution center operations, including receiving, inventory storage, order fulfillment, and shipping.
• Take ownership of the overall performance, safety, organization, and condition of the facility.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that improve productivity, efficiency, and service.
• Review operational reports, work orders, and demand forecasts to anticipate staffing needs and prepare for peak business periods.
• Coordinate transportation schedules, shipping instructions, and delivery activities to ensure timely and accurate product distribution.
• Monitor shipments, resolve operational challenges, and ensure customer expectations are consistently met.

Drive Safety, Performance, and Continuous Improvement

• Develop, implement, and enforce warehouse safety and security procedures to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Oversee warehouse equipment, facility maintenance, and employee equipment training.
• Inspect facility conditions and coordinate necessary repairs, maintenance, or equipment replacement.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, maximize resources, and strengthen overall operational performance.
• Support facility enhancements, equipment investments, and expansion initiatives as business needs evolve.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Collaborate and Deliver Results

• Partner with department leaders and corporate management to align distribution center operations with company goals.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports, and documentation.
• Respond to customer and shipping concerns with a focus on timely resolution and service excellence.
• Make informed decisions that balance employee engagement, operational efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Take accountability for the overall success of the distribution center and the development of its people.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in a distribution center, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• A people-first leadership approach focused on building trust, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Ability to develop strong supervisory teams and identify future leaders.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, safety procedures, and distribution processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical aptitude and the ability to learn and utilize warehouse systems and equipment.
• Experience managing employee performance and identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
• A collaborative mindset, strong work ethic, and commitment to ethical leadership.
• A willingness to take ownership, embrace challenges, and continuously improve.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Work Schedule

• Days: Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays and Sundays as business needs require.
• We expect that fulfilling your job-related responsibilities will typically involve working a five-day week of approximately 50 hours, with the understanding that the time demands of your position may vary seasonally.

Ready to Take Ownership and Lead the Way?

At Tire Rack, our distribution centers are essential to delivering the products and service our customers depend on every day. We believe great operations start with great leadership, and great leadership starts with people.

As our Distribution Center Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead your facility, develop a high-performing team, and build a culture that drives long-term success.

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