Distribution Center Manager

Kelly Professional & Industrial; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Plainfield is seeking a skilled Distribution Center Manager to oversee operations and lead multi-shift teams. Responsibilities include driving performance, ensuring safety compliance, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in warehouse operations, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with regulatory requirements. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive warehouse or DC operations experience, including multi‑shift leadership of 30–100 employees.
• Experience in chemical or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and chemical‑handling regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors and associates across multiple shifts.
• Oversee all DC operations, ensuring accurate and timely fulfillment of customer orders.
• Champion a safety‑first culture and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operational excellence

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Analytics and reporting tools

Job description

Kelly Professional & Industrial provided pay range

This range is provided by Kelly Professional & Industrial. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$104,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus
• Direct message the job poster from Kelly Professional & Industrial

Wage

$104k - $140k + bonus (based on experience)

Position Title

Distribution Center (DC) Manager

This key leadership role ensures the efficient movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods while maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and cost control. The DC Manager will lead multi‑shift teams, including supervisors and hourly associates, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, coordinators, and warehouse associates across multiple shifts, driving performance, accountability, and team engagement
• Oversee all DC operations, including receiving, put‑away, storage, picking, staging, shipping, and inventory management, ensuring accurate and timely fulfillment of customer orders
• Manage labor planning, shift coverage, and resource allocation while optimizing warehouse layout, racking, and material flow to maximize efficiency and space utilization
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, root‑cause analysis of discrepancies, and collaboration with Planning and Manufacturing teams to meet production and customer demand
• Champion a safety‑first culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other regulatory requirements, and maintain preparedness through audits, training, and incident response
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and standard work practices to increase throughput, reduce costs, and enhance service performance
• Monitor and report on key operational metrics such as labor productivity, order accuracy, DIFOT, inventory accuracy, safety performance, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Customer Service, and Transportation teams to support new product introductions, production transitions, and outbound logistics optimization
• Manage DC budgets, including labor, equipment, racking, packaging, and operational expenses, and oversee maintenance and safe operation of forklifts, racking systems, and other equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 7+ years of progressive warehouse or DC operations experience, including multi‑shift leadership of 30–100 employees
• Experience in chemical or regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Proficient with ERP/WMS systems; familiarity with analytics and reporting tools a plus
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and chemical‑handling regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated success driving process improvement and operational excellence

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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