Distribution Center Manager

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc; Fall River, Town of Perinton (MA, WI, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to oversee daily operations and manage a dedicated team. This role involves directing workflows to enhance product flow and ensuring timely order fulfillment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of distribution technologies, and the ability to implement effective change management processes. Join a dynamic organization that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and make a significant impact on operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with distribution technologies and management software.
• Strong understanding of budget management and cost control.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize daily operations of the distribution center.
• Implement leadership strategies for accurate and fast order fulfillment.
• Track and report on key performance indicators for continuous improvement.

Skills

Distribution Management Software

Budget Management

Change Management

OSHA Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Inventory Control

Multi-tasking

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Automation Tools

Job description

Distribution Center Manager

Job Locations

US-WI-Fall River

Job ID

2025-3881

# of Openings

1

Category

Management

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

The Distribution Center Manager will report to the Director of Materials, managing the daily operations of distribution center operations, managing a team to control inventory, order picking and distribution of materials and products. This person will direct the work, people and results in the Distribution Center, and develop, implement and manage processess designed to enhance product flow and timely order fulfillment. Responsible for accurate inventory and timely order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

Manage and prioritize daily operations of distribution center.
• Recommend and implement leadership strategies and changes to activities, processes and workflows to create accurate and fast order fulfillment.
• Anticipate and identify problems, challenges, and opportunities by understanding processes and analyzing data.
• Maintain strong communications throughout warehousing and other departments, facilities and transportation vendors.
• Manage warehouse inventory, accurate cycle counts and accurate physical inventories.
• Manage distribution so that transportation costs and transit times are reduced.
• Supervision of order fulfillment and loading.
• Leadership development and team training: provide coaching, training, and development to staff to enhance performance and ensure succession planning.
• Permormance metrics and reporting: track and report on key performance indicators such as order accuracy, on-time delivery, and productivity, to drive continuous improvement.
• Thrive in fast paced organization.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with distribution technologies: Experience with distribution management software, warehouse automation tools, and technology driven solutions.
• Financial accumen: Strong understanding of budget management, cost control, and financial forecasting related to distribution operations.
• Change management: Proven ability to implement change management processes and lead teams through transitions to improve operational efficiency.
• Safety compliance and regulations: thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and best practices in maintaining a safe and compliant warehouse environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage staff and maintain a teamwork atmosphere.
• Quick and accurate problem identification and problem solving.
• Excellent organizational skills and strategic thought process.
• Strong understanding and experience managing customer shipping requirements and experience managing inventory control.
• Knowledge of company manufacturing processes.
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Ability and confidence to conduct department staff meetings.
• Ability to manage a team and work well with people at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

PM17

Job Expectations

Physical Demands

Physical Activity:
Activity	N/A	Occasionally	Frequently	Regularly	Average lbs.
Lift/Carry	x	25 lbs routinely, 55 lbs occasionally
Push/Pull	x	25 lbs routinely, 55 lbs occasionally
Reach Overhead	x	Comments:
Climb	x
Squat/Bend/Kneel	x
Sit	x
Stand	x
Walk/Move About	x

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift, frequently 2-5 hrs/shift, regularly 5-8 hrs/shift

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.