Early-Shift DC Operations Manager — Lead & Optimize

American Tire Distributors; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tire Distributors is seeking a Distribution Center Operations Manager to oversee daily warehouse and transportation operations in a high-demand setting. You will lead shifts, supervise warehouse associates and drivers, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery goals across the center.

The role emphasizes team building, training, performance coaching, daily huddles, and corporate policy adherence.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience including 2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience leading warehouse operations and driving safety/compliance.
• Ability to recruit train and mentor staff and perform performance coaching.
• Strong planning organizing and communication skills for shift leadership.
• Knowledge of inventory control and transportation/warehouse operations.
• Comfort with data reporting and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to ATD’s quality standards safety compliance and SOPs.
• Lead and coach warehouse and driver teams to meet goals.
• Recruit train and mentor employees; address performance concerns.
• Lead daily huddles to align tasks and reinforce culture and expectations.
• Onboard and train team members; manage performance and development.
• Direct day-to-day activities for warehouse and delivery associates across shifts.
• Support the General Manager and execute distribution center strategy.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Data collection and analysis

Decision quality

Drives results

Effective communication

Inventory management

Policy and procedures

Planning and organizing

Work scheduling

Adaptable mindset

Team onboarding/training

Mentoring and coaching

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

American Tire Distributors is seeking a Distribution Center Operations Manager to oversee daily warehouse and transportation operations in a high-demand setting. You will lead shifts, supervise warehouse associates and drivers, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery goals across the center.

The role emphasizes team building, training, performance coaching, daily huddles, and corporate policy adherence.