Distribution Center Operations Manager

Hempel A/S; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible HSA and FSA options

12 paid holidays

15 vacation days

6 personal days

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Hempel A/S is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to lead the central distribution facility and warehouse team. You will collaborate with logistics, sales, and plant management, ensuring timely shipping and cost-effective operations. Occasional travel up to 20% may be required.

The role emphasizes optimizing inventory, implementing efficient processes, and driving continuous improvement within a safety-focused environment. This is an onsite position in Northlake, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7 years distribution center experience, including at least 5 years in a management role.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Working knowledge of automated Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Hazmat experience and/or DOT certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates day to day operations driving lead time, cost, quality, inventory control, and service improvements within the distribution center.
• Ensures the efficient shipping and delivery of finish good products by performing distribution duties personally or through subordinates.
• Develops optimal facility layout, infrastructure and product flow designs within the distribution facilities.
• Manages the accuracy of the finished goods inventory through solid cycle counting processes and procedures.
• Ensures shipping quality through solid receiving and shipping processes.
• Works closely with planning team to manage inventory levels in the distribution network.
• Implements a bar-coding management system that includes order picking, warehouse location transfers and cycle counting in warehouses where WMS has not being implemented yet.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Excel

Inventory management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management or related field

Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Hempel A/S is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to lead the central distribution facility and warehouse team. You will collaborate with logistics, sales, and plant management, ensuring timely shipping and cost-effective operations. Occasional travel up to 20% may be required.

The role emphasizes optimizing inventory, implementing efficient processes, and driving continuous improvement within a safety-focused environment. This is an onsite position in Northlake, TX.