Distribution Center Manager — Lead 500+ in Wisconsin

Uline; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Uline, a family‑owned distributor, seeks a Distribution Manager for its Wisconsin Distribution Center in Pleasant Prairie. You will lead from the warehouse floor, coaching a large team and ensuring accuracy, safety, and on‑time shipping across 1.5+ million square feet. You’ll drive daily operations and implement data‑driven improvements.

The role emphasizes KPI‑driven leadership, performance metrics, and hands‑on guidance of managers overseeing 400+ employees in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years leading high‑volume distribution operations, including direct leadership of warehouse managers and teams of 400+ people.
• Proven success improving productivity, quality and safety through operational leadership.
• Experience leading with KPIs, performance metrics and WMS.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication and decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the warehouse floor, working alongside employees to ensure high levels of accuracy, productivity and safety.
• Direct all aspects of day‑to‑day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and supporting departments.
• Coach and develop warehouse managers who lead a team of 500+ employees through daily feedback and hands‑on leadership.
• Drive operational excellence through accountability and continuous improvement to deliver industry‑leading service and same‑day shipping.
• Investigate operational challenges, remove barriers and implement practical, data‑driven improvements that strengthen warehouse performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching employees

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WMS

Job description

Distribution Manager

Wisconsin Distribution Center

12885 104th Street, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Are you a hands-on warehouse leader who enjoys coaching employees, solving problems and driving operational excellence? Join Uline as a Distribution Manager and lead from the warehouse floor, staying connected to daily operations while developing high-performing teams and delivering the exceptional service our customers count on. You'll help lead Uline's distribution operations in Pleasant Prairie, spanning over 1.5 million square feet.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the warehouse floor, working alongside employees to ensure high levels of accuracy, productivity and safety.

• Direct all aspects of day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and supporting departments.

• Coach and develop warehouse managers who lead a team of 500+ employees through daily feedback and hands-on leadership.

• Drive operational excellence through accountability and continuous improvement to deliver industry-leading service and same-day shipping.

• Investigate operational challenges, remove barriers and implement practical, data-driven improvements that strengthen warehouse performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 7+ years leading high-volume distribution operations, including direct leadership of warehouse managers and teams of 400+ people.

• Proven success improving productivity, quality and safety through operational leadership.

• Experience leading with KPIs, performance metrics and warehouse management systems (WMS).

• Strong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!

• Multiple bonus programs.

• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.

• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities.

• First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.

• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is adrug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.

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