Distribution Center Manager

Tireco-Distributors; Kent (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly

Sick Time 5 days

Vacation 2 weeks

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Life Insurance

Tire and wheel discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Tireco-Distributors is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to oversee daily DC operations, including scheduling, driver supervision, and ensuring accurate, timely shipments. The role emphasizes safety, policy enforcement, and cost-conscious leadership.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, time management, and communication skills, with experience in fleet operations and DOT compliance. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 2+ years of operations leadership experience preferred.
• Experience managing fleet under DOT compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facility operations including scheduling and management of drivers, supervisors, leads and DC associates.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of shipments and paperwork.
• Enforce safety, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Team leadership

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

JOB TITLE: Distribution Center ManagerTEAM MEMBER PERKSAlong with a competitive paycheck, you will also get to enjoy a full suite of benefits including:Paid WeeklySick Time - 5 daysVacation Time - Earn up to 2-weeks on your first year of employmentPaid Holidays and Floating HolidaysPremium FREE Medical and Dental coverage optionsVision Insurance401(k) with company matchingLife InsuranceDiscounts on Tires and WheelsOpportunity for advancementWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOUPride yourself in providing excellent customer serviceHave proven time management masteryHave the ability to work independently and in a teamPride yourself on solving problems efficientlyESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES:Responsible for all facility operations including scheduling and management of drivers, supervisors, leads and distribution center associatesManage the day-to-day distribution center operations including unloading and loading of all shipments ensuring accuracy and timeliness of shipments and paperwork. Align workload, people management and process objectivesEnforce all programs; safety, operational, and personnel policies and proceduresComply with federal, state, and local warehousing, fleet, material handling, and shipping requirementsSafeguard distribution center operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocolsOversee a safe, clean, and orderly operating environmentResponsible for the accuracy of shipmentsEnsure facility is in good condition; maintains a clean, efficient distribution centerSustain distribution center staff through recruitment, selection, and training of team membersIdentify and execute coaching opportunities to develop team membersVerify inventory accuracy through cycle count process to ensure inventory accuracy is maintained at levels acceptable to company standardsEnsure all will call orders are handled in an efficient and courteous mannerEnsure fleet is compliant with DOT regulationsImplement a monthly/yearly budget acceptable to cost control performance measuresUtilize a “Creativity before Capital” approach to managing and leading the facilitiesDevelop strategies and programs to reduce costs and lead times, increase inventory turns and order turnaround timeResponsible for providing outstanding customer serviceREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:A B.S./B.A. degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management, or equivalent work experience preferredMinimum of 2 years’ operations leadership experience preferredExperience managing fleet of delivery vehicles under DOT compliancePossess a valid regular driver’s license, some states may require a Class D licenseInsurable by Company’s insurance carrierStrong leadership skills: train, motivate and direct the work of othersStrong organization and decision-making skills with an attention to detailStrong oral and written communication skillsProven customer service skillsProven process improvement experienceDistribution center, fleet, and forklift safetyWorking knowledge of OSHAKnowledge of computers to operate effectively with Outlook, Word, and ExcelBudget managementAbility to operate a lift. All positions that require the use of a lift, will be provided training to obtain lift certificationAbility to become Smith System certified. Training will be provided by the company