Distribution Operations Leader

AbilityLinks; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution in Salisbury, NC seeks a Manager, Distribution Operations to lead day-to-day shipping, develop frontline leaders, and drive performance across assigned areas. You will ensure safe, efficient, accurate product flow to retail partners and customers while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Collaborating with Distribution, Transportation and Inventory Management, you will plan labor, cut waste, and champion Lean as you shape campus operations.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in distribution or logistics.
• Ability to coach frontline teams.
• Strong data-driven decision making.
• Lean/CI process experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Able to work in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end shipping operations for assigned areas, ensuring safety, quality, and service standards.
• Coach and develop supervisors and frontline associates through feedback and training.
• Build engaged, aligned teams delivering the best possible product to customers.
• Plan labor to match inbound/outbound volume and manage productivity.
• Identify and eliminate waste and bottlenecks using Lean principles.
• Provide accurate reporting and recommendations to campus leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

Prioritization

Labor planning

Lean mindset

Recordkeeping

Powered equipment

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

WMS

Job description

ADUSA Distribution in Salisbury, NC seeks a Manager, Distribution Operations to lead day-to-day shipping, develop frontline leaders, and drive performance across assigned areas. You will ensure safe, efficient, accurate product flow to retail partners and customers while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Collaborating with Distribution, Transportation and Inventory Management, you will plan labor, cut waste, and champion Lean as you shape campus operations.