Distribution Center Warehouse Manager

Socket.dev; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peach State Truck Centers in Doraville, GA, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee a centralized distribution center, monitor inventory, and ensure productivity targets are met.

You will lead warehouse staff, implement safety protocols, develop layout efficiency, and coordinate with production, sales, and purchasing to maximize service levels.

The role requires 3–5 years in high-volume distribution, experience with shipping/delivery routes, and a track record of process improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years managing a high-volume distribution center.
• Experience with delivery routes and distribution systems.
• Six Sigma principals experience a plus.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure goods are dispatched on time to destinations and in expected quantities.
• Oversee efficient shipping, distribution, or receipt of materials.
• Administer procedures for verification of shipments and inventory accuracy.
• Lead the Distribution Operations department and delegate tasks to warehouse personnel.
• Evaluate facility and equipment condition; arrange repairs or replacements.
• Develop staffing/resource plans for the department.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, and metrics aligned with goals.
• Hire, train, evaluate, promote, or transfer warehouse staff.
• Orient, coach, and motivate employees; maintain a safety-first environment.
• Coordinate with production, sales, records control, and purchasing.
• Optimize layout and space utilization; enforce policies.
• Lead a warehouse team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Foster a respectful, trustworthy work environment; protect contents from loss.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse management

Staff development

Safety compliance

Process improvement

KPI dashboards

Team leadership

Job description

The warehouse manager is responsible for managing the daily activities of a centralizeddistribution center and monitoring inventory levels to manage expenses, minimize loss, maximize revenue and enhance the internal and external customer experience. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and on schedule. This individual will work closely with the PDC Parts Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures that goods are dispatched on time to the appropriate destinations and in the expected quantities.
• Assures parts, or supplies are shipped, distributed, or received in an efficient manner
• Administers operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Manages the Distribution Operations department and accomplishes results through delegation of responsibilities through warehouse personnel.
• Evaluates physical condition of warehouse and equipment and prepares work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment or purchase of new equipment.
• Develops best practices for determining staffing and resource needs of department.
• Establishes the direction of department performance through key performance indicators, dashboards, scorecards, and other operational metrics in alignment with business objectives.
• Screens, hires, trains staff, evaluates employee performance, and recommends or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action for warehouse personnel.
• Orient, coach and motivate employees
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• Ensures the safety of the workforce and establishes a positive work environment.
• Leads employee performance and development by monitoring performance, and coaching employees.
• Creates and maintains a safety conscious work environment by leading and influencing others to follow PSTC safety protocols and safe work practices.
• Works with Director in ensuring coordination of warehouse activities such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing departments.
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
• Lead and develop a warehouse department team to deliver unparalleled customer service.
• Create work environment that fosters respect and trust with employees and peers
• Takes precautions to secure warehouse contents against loss.
• Evaluates inventory on hand.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

3 to 5 years managing a distribution center with high volume and product turn.

Experience with delivery and route development.

Experience with Six Sigma Principals a big plus.

Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.

Note: Job descriptions may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. The background check may include verification of criminal history, employment history, educational credentials, and professional references.

Peach State Truck Centers is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.