Distribution Center Operations Manager

Asphalt Buyer II LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tire Distributors is hiring a Distribution Center Operations Manager to lead daily warehouse and transportation activities, supervise shifts and drive process improvements. You will partner with the General Manager to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery while coaching a diverse team.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in distribution with 2–3 years in supervision, strong leadership, and the ability to implement strategic workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School/GED required; Bachelor's preferred in related field.
• 5 years of related experience including 2–3 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and development of staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily DC operations focusing on warehouse and/or transportation management.
• Lead assigned shifts and supervise warehouse associates and drivers.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to meet safety, quality and delivery goals.
• Deploy and execute supply chain initiatives and continuous improvement at the DC.
• Conduct daily huddles, onboard/train staff, and manage performance.

Skills

Develops Talent

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Data Collection and Analysis

Drives Results

Plans and Aligns

Planning and Organizing

Collaborates

Be Adaptable

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation's premier tire distributor, ATD’s coast-to-coast distribution network provides approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid and frequent delivery of high quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies.

Position Description

The Distribution Center Operations Manager oversees and supervises daily operations, focusing on transportation and/or warehouse management. They lead assigned shifts and employees, directly managing warehouse associates and/or drivers. The DC Ops Manager collaborates closely with the General Manager to ensure the facility meets safety, compliance, quality, and delivery goals while coaching and developing their team. Additionally, they contribute to deploying and executing supply chain strategy, driving continuous improvement within the distribution center.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to ATD’s quality standards, health and safety, legal compliance, environmental policies, Standard Operating Process deliverables, and general care of duty
• Effectively manage team by selecting, recruiting, training, and mentoring employees for development
• Investigate employee relations or performance concerns in a timely manner; implement disciplinary action as needed and in consultation with human resources
• Lead daily huddles at the DC to ensure employees understand work tasks expectations and deliverables along with creating engagement and building the values-based culture
• Onboard and train team members; Coach, motivate, and manage performance
• Provide leadership and manage the day-to-day activities for warehouse associates and/or delivery associates assigned to different shifts
• Provide leadership support for the DC General Manager

Competencies

• Action Planning - The ability to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required
• Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Adaptive Mindset - Adapts existing tools and techniques to existing situation
• Adaptive to changing goals / objectives
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Focuses on simplicity when addressing the customer
• Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Business Insights - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Data Collection and Analysis - The ability and skill to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making including proficient use of aligned software (e.g., Tableau, etc)
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Inventory Management - The ability and skill to design, implement and manage inventory control systems
• Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
• Planning & Organizing - Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives
• Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Policy & Procedures - The ability and skill to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives
• Review and Reporting - The ability and skill to create reports, and review reports created by others, for various audiences as relevant, in a lucid and effective manner, keeping in mind the purpose of reports
• Work Scheduling - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum scheduling of work and material resources to meet planned performance targets including proficient use of aligned software / systems

Qualifications

• High School or GED degree Bachelors
• 5 years of related experience including 2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred

Skills

• Develops Talent MAINTAINED_SKILL-3-5096
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability MAINTAINED_SKILL-3-5210
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• Optimizes Work Processes
• Review and Reporting
• Traffic and Vehicle Planning
• Plans and aligns
• Planning and Organizing
• Collaborates
• Policy and procedures REMOTE_SKILL-1-112807 REMOTE_SKILL-1-47489 REMOTE_SKILL-1-50793

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel required: 5% of the time

Work Scheduling

Work Scheduling - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum scheduling of work and material resources to meet planned performance targets including proficient use of aligned software / systems

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. Build a challenging and rewarding career with us! American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

ATD exists because of, and for, each of us. From the front line associates helping customers to the people working behind the scenes, ATD’s people are driving us toward a brighter future.

You're knee deep in updating your resume, searching the open job market and surveying where your next move will be in your career. Now you have stumbled across us and we're in your consideration set for a job opening.

We celebrate and come together throughout the year to celebrate many occasions. Your wellbeing is among ATD’s highest priorities, and that is reflected in the benefits we offer to empower our associates and enrich their lives. We regularly sponsor events and initiatives, held at our Huntersville Field Support Center along with in our 120 Distribution Centers, Mixing Centers and Regional Distribution Center locations, to support our mental health and physical wellness to keep you feeling your best. We have hosted over 15 different events, with the added fellowship and social benefit for our associates.

The automotive industry at large is evolving rapidly as we see the introduction of new technology, business models and services offerings. ATD sits in the middle of this exciting evolution and is positioned well to help define the future of mobility and distribution. Our organization is home to more than 4,000 associates who enjoy challenging themselves every day to advance their careers and contribute to the future of the automotive industry.

In addition to finding individuals that are passionate about growth within our industry, we are also seeking team members that align with our values as an organization.

Our Values

• Be Innovative
• Be Collaborative
• Be Accountable
• Be Respectful
• Be Excellent

Through decades of steady growth, American Tire Distributors has emerged as the nation’s premier tire distributor. Working to create a culture that fosters innovation, leadership, and growth in each valued member of our organization.

ATD is home to hundreds of hardworking associates who enjoy the rewards of a job well done. From truck driving, business administration to logistics, we are always looking for top talent to join our professional family. To learn more about our company, visit www.atd.com.