Evening DC Operations Manager — Lean & Service Focus

Drive Devilbiss Healthcare; Palmetto (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Drive Medical is seeking a 2nd shift DC Operations Manager in Palmetto, GA to oversee daily distribution center operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and process improvement. You will lead staff, manage KPI performance, and ensure safety and compliance with ISO standards.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 5–10 years in warehouse management, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with SAP WM and Lean/Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of 5 to 10 years related experience
• Extensive experience in a leading warehouse management
• Experience in warehouse setup and design (product slotting, pick path optimization, engineering standards)
• Experience in people Management
• Experience with customer and vendor engagement
• Extensive knowledge in SAP or equivalent warehouse management systems
• Master’s Degree within Logistics/Engineering/Business Management preferred
• Preferred Certification in Lean/Six Sigma

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quality Management System and ISO certification expectations
• Provide support and leadership to distribution center staff
• Develop and improve warehouse processes
• Strive for continuous improvement following the Lean principles
• Ensure compliance with national and company Health & Safety regulations
• Organize and supervise the functions of assigned areas
• Collaborate to optimize storage space and material flow
• Ensure stock integrity and inventory control
• Develop and implement Distribution Best Practices
• Engage and drive accountability of direct reporting staff
• Develop people through training and performance reviews
• Recruitment of non-exempt and exempt personnel
• Customer-focused approach to distribution quality and service
• Report on all metrics and ensure targets are met
• Manage supplier performance impacting warehouse operations
• Coordinate with customer service to improve service quality
• Drive employee engagement aligned with company values
• Ensure SOP compliance and overall spend control
• Participate in projects and strategic development needs
• Identify concepts for operational improvements
• Use Lean tools for continuous improvement
• Daily review of operations for neatness and damage prevention
• Uphold safety procedures and policies
• Exercise sound judgment and independence
• Be on call for emergencies
• Strong problem-solving and SAP knowledge

Skills

Lean principles

SAP

Warehouse management

People management

ISO standards

Inventory control

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s Degree (Logistics/Engineering/Business Management)

Lean/Six Sigma certification

Tools

SAP Warehouse Management

Job description

Drive Medical is seeking a 2nd shift DC Operations Manager in Palmetto, GA to oversee daily distribution center operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and process improvement. You will lead staff, manage KPI performance, and ensure safety and compliance with ISO standards.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 5–10 years in warehouse management, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with SAP WM and Lean/Six Sigma.