Distribution Manager - Lead 500+ Team to Excellence

Ninesmw; Antioch (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonuses

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Tuition Assistance

Fitness center access

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Distribution Manager for the Wisconsin Distribution Center in Pleasant Prairie. You will lead from the warehouse floor, coaching a 400+ team and directing all inbound, outbound, and supporting operations to achieve high accuracy, productivity, and safety.

You will drive continuous improvement, implement data-driven solutions, and ensure industry‑leading service and same‑day shipping. Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of leadership in distribution are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the warehouse floor, coaching and guiding a large team.
• Direct all aspects of day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and supporting departments.
• Coach and develop warehouse managers who lead teams of 400+ people.
• Drive operational excellence and same-day shipping through data-driven improvements.
• Investigate operational challenges and remove barriers to strengthen warehouse performance.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Coaching

KPIs

Problem solving

Data-driven improvements

Safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WMS

Job description

Uline is seeking a Distribution Manager for the Wisconsin Distribution Center in Pleasant Prairie. You will lead from the warehouse floor, coaching a 400+ team and directing all inbound, outbound, and supporting operations to achieve high accuracy, productivity, and safety.

You will drive continuous improvement, implement data-driven solutions, and ensure industry‑leading service and same‑day shipping. Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of leadership in distribution are required.