Distribution Center Operations Manager

JS International, Inc.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (100% company paid)

STD/LTD Insurance (100% company paid)

Accident Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

401k matching up to 4%

Job summary

JSI Cabinetry in Fall River, MA is seeking an experienced Distribution Center Operations Manager to oversee four DCs, drive safety, efficiency, and standardized processes across facilities.

You will lead multiple site teams, manage budgets, and partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service and Executive Leadership to improve productivity, inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction, and guide capital projects to optimize layout and automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of warehouse or distribution leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple distribution centers preferred.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, Lean principles, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of company policies and operational standards.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Provide operational leadership for four distribution centers. (Some travel is required.)
• Standardize operating procedures across all facilities.
• Lead and develop Distribution Center Managers and leadership teams.
• Develop and manage operating budgets and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Improve distribution center productivity and throughput.
• Drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and monitor KPIs including safety, inventory accuracy, order accuracy, productivity, labor efficiency, and customer service.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
• Lead facility improvement and capital projects, including distribution center layout optimization and automation evaluations.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service, Quality, and Executive Leadership to improve operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean principles

Inventory control

Continuous improvement

Budgeting

Multi-site management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Prophet 21 ERP/WMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About the Company

JSI Cabinetry is a cabinet wholesaler and manufacturer with multiple facilities across the United States. We pride ourselves in delivering value for our customers by offering high-quality cabinetry at a fraction of the cost of high-end cabinet retailers. Our selection of styles and colors alongside our rich details and attractive finishes are sure to fit every lifestyle.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Distribution Center Operations Manager to oversee and improve operational performance across our network of four distribution centers. This individual will provide strategic leadership for all distribution center operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and standardized processes while driving continuous improvement, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive multi-site distribution center leadership experience and a proven ability to develop teams, improve operational performance, optimize inventory accuracy, and manage budgets while partnering with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Executive Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of company policies and operational standards.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Provide operational leadership for four distribution centers. (Some travel is required.)
• Standardize operating procedures across all facilities.
• Lead and develop Distribution Center Managers and leadership teams.
• Develop and manage operating budgets and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Improve distribution center productivity and throughput.
• Drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and monitor KPIs including safety, inventory accuracy, order accuracy, productivity, labor efficiency, and customer service.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
• Lead facility improvement and capital projects, including distribution center layout optimization and automation evaluations.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service, Quality, and Executive Leadership to improve operational performance.

*This job description outlines the basic duties and requirements for the position of DC Operations Manager. Duties may vary depending on the needs of the organization

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of warehouse or distribution leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple distribution centers preferred.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, Lean principles, and continuous improvement.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, dashboards).
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems (Prophet 21 experience is a plus).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Skills

• Excellent leadership and team development abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Project management experience.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (100% company paid)
• STD/LTD Insurance (100% company paid)
• Accident Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k matching up to 4%