Distribution Center Manager

Romark Logistics; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Romark Logistics is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our Barling facility, an 825,000+ square foot operation with roughly 100 employees supporting temperature-controlled distribution. This is a high-visibility, multi-shift role with full ownership of site performance, financial results, and leadership development.

The GM will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost control while building alignment across operations, inventory, HR, and customer leadership to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive warehouse or distribution leadership experience.
• Five or more years in a full site-level GM or equivalent leadership role with P&L ownership.
• Strong analytical capability with KPI-driven decisions.
• Experience leading large, multi-shift warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L responsibility and overall site performance, including safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and cost control
• Leadership of a multi-layer management team across operations, inventory control, quality, safety, HR partnership, and support functions
• Establishment of a structured operating cadence supported by defined KPIs and clear accountability standards
• Optimization of labor planning and resource allocation to meet volume requirements efficiently
• Continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service performance, cost discipline, and operational reliability
• Development of leadership bench strength through coaching, performance management, and succession planning
• Strong, professional partnership with customer leadership to ensure transparency, responsiveness, and service excellence
• Reinforcement of company standards related to safety, compliance, and operational discipline

Skills

P&L ownership

Warehouse leadership

Multi-shift operations

Leadership development

KPIs / performance management

Excel

WMS experience

Tools

Excel

WMS

Job description

Romark Logistics is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our Barling facility, an 825,000+ square foot operation with approximately 100 employees supporting both 70-degree and freezer distribution. This large-scale, multi-functional site operates in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment and plays a critical role in supporting key customer partnerships.

The General Manager is our site leader and will have full ownership of site performance, financial results, and leadership development. This is a highly visible, customer-facing, leadership role requiring strong operational command, disciplined execution, and the ability to build alignment across a complex organization.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned distribution leader who thrives in large, multi-shift environments and is motivated by driving performance, strengthening culture, and delivering consistent results.

What You Will Own

• Full P&L responsibility and overall site performance, including safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and cost control
• Leadership of a multi-layer management team across operations, inventory control, quality, safety, HR partnership, and support functions
• Establishment of a structured operating cadence supported by defined KPIs and clear accountability standards
• Optimization of labor planning and resource allocation to meet volume requirements efficiently
• Continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service performance, cost discipline, and operational reliability
• Development of leadership bench strength through coaching, performance management, and succession planning
• Strong, professional partnership with customer leadership to ensure transparency, responsiveness, and service excellence
• Reinforcement of company standards related to safety, compliance, and operational discipline

Required Experience

• Experience leading large, multi-shift warehouse operations
• Eight or more years of progressive warehouse or distribution leadership experience
• Five or more years in a full site-level GM or equivalent leadership role with P&L ownership
• Demonstrated success improving productivity through structured performance management and operational discipline
• Strong analytical capability and proficiency using KPIs to drive decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and experience with warehouse management systems
• Track record of leadership stability and long-term organizational impact

Preferred Experience

• Experience in food-grade, temperature-controlled, or regulated distribution environments
• Experience leading complex operations with high service expectations
• Experience driving structured change management initiatives
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma practices

At Romark, our leaders build trust through reliability, fairness, and operational discipline. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Consistent follow-through on commitments
• Clear, transparent communication
• Strong process orientation and attention to detail
• Customer-focused decision making
• Humility and openness to input
• Courage to make timely, well-reasoned decisions
• Commitment to team success and shared accountability

Founded in 1954, Romark has grown into a premier logistics partner supporting many of the world’s leading FMCG, pharmaceutical, and retail brands.We are a family-owned organization built on integrity, accountability, and long-term partnerships, with our customers and with our Romarkables!