Distribution Center Operations Manager - 1st Shift

Steelcase; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Job summary

Steelcase is seeking an experienced Distribution Center Operations Manager in Hazleton, PA to lead receiving, storage, and distribution, driving lean processes and safe, on-time delivery. You will collaborate with manufacturing and distribution partners, optimize transportation, and coach teams toward excellence.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, with a starting base salary of $90,000–$95,000 and a comprehensive benefits focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of distribution center experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a distribution warehouse.
• Experience managing receiving, shipping, and material handling functions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and achieve objectives.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment.
• Experience with quality systems, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating receiving, storage, and distribution of products and parts.
• Establishing lean procedures to maximize on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinating DC activities with manufacturing and field distribution centers.
• Facilitating logistics activities to meet customer requirements and timelines.
• Making operational decisions to maximize trailer utilization and reduce costs.
• Assigning duties related to shipments, inventory movement, and handling.
• Leading productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency initiatives.
• Monitoring metrics and taking corrective actions to drive performance.
• Managing department budgets and resources to meet objectives while controlling costs.
• Ensuring compliance with policies, standards, and safety requirements.
• Leading and coaching distribution center employees across shifts.

Skills

Distribution center experience

Supervisory/management

Receiving and shipping

Lean processes

Quality and safety

Planning & organization

Decision making

Spanish (preferred)

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Information

Country: USA

State: Pennsylvania

City: Hazleton

Office Location: 68 Green Mountain Road - - - - -

Date posted: 25-Aug-2026

Business Function: Distribution/Logistics

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Description

We are looking for an experienced Distribution Center Operations Manager to lead the receiving, distribution, and material handling operations within our distribution center. In this role, you will coordinate the movement of products and parts while ensuring efficient, safe, and timely delivery performance. You will drive operational excellence through lean processes, collaborate closely with manufacturing and distribution partners, and lead teams in meeting customer requirements while optimizing transportation and distribution costs. You will have the opportunity to shape a high-performing culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Helping You Thrive By:

• Offering competitive wages and benefits that support your life both in and out of work.
• Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and develop your leadership capabilities.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard, and valued.
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact through operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The target starting base salary for this position is $90,000 - $95,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

You'll Support Meaningful Work By:

• Managing and coordinating the receiving, storage, and distribution of products and parts.
• Establishing lean procedures that maximize customer satisfaction through timely and accurate deliveries.
• Coordinating distribution center activities with manufacturing facilities and field distribution centers to ensure seamless product flow.
• Facilitating logistics activities and distribution processes to meet customer requirements and critical delivery timelines.
• Making operational decisions that maximize trailer utilization and minimize transportation costs.
• Assigning and overseeing duties related to incoming and outgoing shipments, inventory movement, and merchandise handling.
• Leading initiatives that improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Monitoring key operational metrics and implementing corrective actions to drive performance improvements.
• Managing department budgets and resources to achieve business objectives while controlling costs.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Leading, developing, and coaching distribution center employees across multiple shifts.
• Driving employee engagement, accountability, and performance through effective communication and leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a distribution center.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a distribution warehouse environment.
• Experience managing distribution center operations, including receiving, shipping, and material handling functions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and achieve operational objectives.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment while demonstrating adaptability and sound judgment.
• Experience working with quality systems, safety requirements, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Spanish Language proficiency is strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising 40+ employees within a distribution environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees, customers, vendors, and business partners.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and globally.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting and cost management experience.
• Proven project leadership skills and the ability to successfully manage operational improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of SAP and distribution management systems.
• Understanding of engineering methods, quality systems, inventory management processes, and safety requirements.
• Strong delegation, follow-through, and execution skills.

Doing better for people and planet

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].

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