Distribution Center Manager

Spherion; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation & benefits package

Long term career path

Job summary

Spherion is looking for a hands-on Distribution Center Manager for their new facility in Frederick, MD. In this role, you will manage all aspects of warehouse operations, ensuring strict turnaround times and compliance with Good Distribution Practices.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of logistics experience in the food industry. This position includes an attractive compensation package and a long-term career path. Interested candidates should email [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of warehouse/logistics leadership experience in the food industry.
• Proficient in forklift operation within a high-volume environment.
• Strong integrity and positive attitude, with team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of warehouse operations in the new facility.
• Manage inbound and outbound product transfers and ensure compliance with GDP.
• Lead a team of 20 employees, focusing on workplace safety and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Inventory management

Food safety compliance

Forklift operation

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

My client, a growing company is seeking a hands-on Distribution Center Manager to oversee all aspects of its warehouse operations, their new “Mother Hub” facility in Frederick, MD. As a working manager, you will serve as the primary focal point for day-to-day operations, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication. This critical role owns inbound and outbound product transfers, ensuring strict turnaround times for daily receiving and same-day shipping through carriers like UPS, FedEx, and LTL. You will manage comprehensive inventory activities utilizing modern warehouse management systems, executing cycle counts, lot tracking, and FEFO stock rotation. Additionally, you will oversee the facility—including HVAC and refrigeration systems—while ensuring absolute compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and Food Safety (FSQA) programs. A core focus will be leading your warehouse team that comprises of an Assistant Manager, Leads and 20 employees. You will foster a culture of workplace safety and accountability. The DC Manager will also be responsible for managing operational budgets, tracking performance metrics, and sourcing packaging solutions to drive cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate would have a Bachelor’s Degree or, at least 5 years of specialized warehouse/logistics leadership experience in the food industry or cold storage distribution and forklift proficiency within a high-volume environment. This individual should be outgoing, have a positive attitude, integrity and someone that can lead the team to help drive results. My client offers a fantastic culture, attractive compensation & benefits package and a long term career path; interested candidates should email [e-mail] for more details.