Distribution Manager

Uline; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Distribution Manager at its Wisconsin operations, leading from the warehouse floor and coaching a large workforce across inbound, outbound and support functions. The role centers on operational excellence, safety, and same-day shipping.

You will guide a team of 500+ employees in a 1.5 million square foot facility in Pleasant Prairie, delivering top-tier service and continuous improvement through data-driven decisions and KPI management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years leading high-volume distribution ops.
• Proven success improving productivity, quality and safety.
• Experience with KPIs and WMS.
• Strong problem-solving and communication in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the warehouse floor, ensuring accuracy, productivity and safety.
• Direct day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and supporting departments.
• Coach and develop warehouse managers overseeing 500+ employees.
• Drive continuous improvement and on-time, same-day shipping.
• Investigate issues and implement data-driven improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WMS

Job description

Wisconsin Distribution Center

12885 104th Street, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Are you a hands-on warehouse leader who enjoys coaching employees, solving problems and driving operational excellence? Join Uline as a Distribution Manager and lead from the warehouse floor, staying connected to daily operations while developing high-performing teams and delivering the exceptional service our customers count on. You’ll help lead Uline's distribution operations in Pleasant Prairie, spanning over 1.5 million square feet.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the warehouse floor, working alongside employees to ensure high levels of accuracy, productivity and safety.
• Direct all aspects of day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and supporting departments.
• Coach and develop warehouse managers who lead a team of 500+ employees through daily feedback and hands-on leadership.
• Drive operational excellence through accountability and continuous improvement to deliver industry-leading service and same-day shipping.
• Investigate operational challenges, remove barriers and implement practical, data-driven improvements that strengthen warehouse performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years leading high-volume distribution operations, including direct leadership of warehouse managers and teams of 400+ people.
• Proven success improving productivity, quality and safety through operational leadership.
• Experience leading with KPIs, performance metrics and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Strong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities.
• First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.

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