Distribution Center Operations Manager

AutoZone; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a single shift in our distribution center in Pasco, WA. This role focuses on accuracy, productivity, on-time delivery, and safety.

You will mentor Advisors, drive KPI targets, coordinate pre-shift meetings, and share best practices across shifts while advancing continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in distribution/warehouse, strong leadership, and bilingual abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of distribution/warehouse leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple departments and shift teams.
• Experience with safety programs and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Advisors/Supervisors across multiple departments.
• Motivate teams and ensure collaboration in a fast-paced distribution center.
• Ensure KPIs are on target for the operation and communicate results to DC Manager.

Skills

People management

KPI tracking

Safety leadership

Cross-functional coordination

P+L awareness

PIE experience

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Warehouse operations

Mentoring

Process improvements

Job description

Come be a part of an energizing culture rooted in people with a commitment to delivering WOW! customer service. If you enjoy fast-paced, physical positions that gets you up and moving, then look no further.

AutoZone is the place for you!

We offer flexible work schedules in our world class distribution centers with climate-controlled workspaces.

This key position in AutoZone’s distribution center oversees and manages the daily operation of a single shift in the distribution center responsible for accuracy, productivity, on-time delivery and safety. The Operations Manager will regularly communicate with the DC Manager regarding process improvements, goals and metrics.

• Manage and assist Advisors/Supervisors in multiple departments
• Ability to motivate and work in a team environment
• Ensure that all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are on target for the operation
• Frequently attend and/or lead pre-shift meetings in different departments to communicate and prioritize assignments, safety issues and extra tasks
• Mentor, train and develop Advisors for career progression
• Develop and share best practices across shifts
• Drive continuous improvement to safety, quality, cost and delivery
• Communicate new policies and procedures to Advisors and AutoZoners
• Maintains a safe working environment while ensuring AutoZoners are implementing those practices including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Ability to work in a Safety Sensitive environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Minimum of 5 years successful experience in a distribution/warehouse experience
• Must be flexible for shift schedule
• Cross functional experience overseeing multiple areas simultaneously
• Experience operating Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE)
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Understand the demands of a fast paced work environment involving receiving, stocking, inbound, outbound, replenishment, returns/recalls, etc.
• P&L management experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred, Spanish and English