General Manager

Ozark Automotive Distributors, Inc.; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages & PTO

Stock Purchase Plan & 401k starting on

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance +F

Health/Wellbeing programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts in Lebanon, TN seeks an experienced Distribution Center Leader to oversee all DC operations, from transportation and inventory to customer service and safety. You will drive performance, coach teams, and ensure cost-effective service to stores while upholding company policies.

The role requires hands-on leadership across multiple shifts, a strong track record in budget planning, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of distribution center, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or management within a distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, risk management, KPIs and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to develop and manage operational budgets, labor expenses, and capital planning.
• Experience leading large teams across multiple operational functions and shifts.
• Desire: experience utilizing WMS/TMS or supply chain analytics tools.
• Desire: knowledge of advanced logistics planning and inventory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all distribution center operations including transportation, shipping, receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, customer service, assets and inventory integrity.
• Lead daily operational performance to ensure on-time deliveries, shipment accuracy, efficient materials movement, and high service levels to stores and customers.
• Direct and manage all distribution center expenses, including labor, operating costs, and capital expenditures within budget.
• Partner with the Regional Director Distribution to develop annual business plans, labor plans, and capital budgets.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to support recruiting, retention, engagement, corrective action processes, and team relations initiatives.
• Conduct team member evaluations, coaching discussions, development planning, and bench building for succession planning.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by managing risk, loss prevention, safety initiatives, and environmental standards.
• Analyze operational metrics, workflow performance, labor utilization, transportation activity, and inventory trends for improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow optimization, warehouse layout, processes, scheduling, and supply chain performance.
• Support additional operational initiatives and special projects as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations leadership

Budget management

Safety compliance

Team development

WMS familiarity

TMS familiarity

Tools

WMS

TMS

Job description

Responsible for leading all aspects of distribution center operations, including customer service, inventory management, financial performance, operational efficiency, safety, and team member development. Oversees daily warehouse and transportation activities to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective service to stores while maintaining compliance with O’Reilly policies and operational standards. Provides strategic leadership to drive productivity, continuous improvement, accountability, and a high-performance culture throughout the distribution center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee all aspects of distribution center operations, including transportation, shipping, receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, customer service, physical assets, and inventory integrity.
• Lead daily operational performance to ensure on-time deliveries, shipment accuracy, efficient materials movement, and excellent service levels to stores and customers.
• Direct and manage all distribution center expenses, including labor, operating costs, and capital expenditures, while maintaining alignment with financial objectives and budget expectations.
• Partner with the Regional Director Distribution to develop annual business plans, operational strategies, labor plans, and capital budgets that support company goals.
• Collaborate closely with Human Resources to support recruiting, retention, engagement, corrective action processes, and overall team member relations initiatives when needed.
• Conduct team member evaluations, coaching discussions, development planning, and bench building to support succession planning initiatives.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by aggressively managing risk, loss prevention, workplace safety initiatives, and environmental standards.
• Analyze operational metrics, workflow performance, labor utilization, transportation activity, and inventory trends to identify opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiency improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow optimization, warehouse layout efficiency, logistics processes, scheduling effectiveness, and overall supply chain performance.
• Support additional operational initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned by the Regional DC Director or senior leadership in support of distribution center objectives.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Required: Minimum of 6 years of distribution center, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain experience.
• Required: Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience within a distribution environment.
• Required: Strong understanding of safety practices, risk management, key performance indicators and regulatory compliance within a distribution environment.
• Required: Ability to develop and manage operational budgets, labor expenses, and capital planning initiatives.
• Required: Experience leading large teams across multiple operational functions and shifts.
• Desired: Experience utilizing warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), or supply chain analytics tools.
• Desired: Knowledge of advanced logistics planning and inventory optimization.

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Your first job at O’Reilly Auto Parts is just the beginning! From a comprehensive benefits and compensation package to a rewarding and positive work environment, your leaders will support you and foster your development so you can grow with the company. Our promote-from-within philosophy means our top leaders worked their way up – and you can, too. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and history at oreillyauto.com/careers.