Distribution Center Manager
The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for end-to-end distribution center operations and driving operational excellence across receiving, inventory, and shipping while ensuring safety, quality, and service targets are consistently met.
Compensation
$115,000 - $125,000 base salary + 10% bonus.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match, PTO.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all daily distribution center operations, including inbound, storage, picking, packing, and outbound shipping
- Manage, coach, and develop a workforce including supervisors and frontline teams
- Drive performance against key metrics such as order accuracy, on-time delivery, productivity, and cost
- Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy through effective controls and cycle counting programs
- Optimize labor planning, staffing, and workflow to meet demand and improve efficiency
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all OSHA and company standards
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance
- Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, transportation, and customer service teams
- Manage operating budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
Qualifications Seeking
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (Experience will be considered in lieu)
- 7+ years of experience in distribution, warehouse, or manufacturing plant operations
- 7+ years of direct people leadership experience, leading large teams (50+ employees)
- Experience as Manager or lead of a Distribution Center/warehouse/manufacturing plant
- Lean/Six sigma certification (Green or Black Belt)
- ERP experience (SAP or Oracle preferred)
- Experience with inventory control and logistics operations
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Manage operating budget, including labor, equipment, and facility costs
- Proven leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
- Continuous improvement mindset with Lean/Six Sigma exposure
- Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving skills
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