Hands-On Distribution Center Leader

A4; Raymore (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A4 is seeking an experienced Distribution Center General Manager in Raymore, MO to lead all DC operations, from receiving to shipping, and to drive safety, quality, and productivity.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the floor, clear expectations, coaching of supervisors and hourly staff, and a relentless focus on on-time orders, inventory accuracy, and cost control. You will use KPIs and data to identify opportunities and build a leadership pipeline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in distribution/warehouse management.
• 3+ years leading supervisors or managers.
• Experience with high-volume distribution and hourly workforce.
• Strong KPI, budgeting, and labor planning experience.
• Experience with IBM i (AS400) or similar ERP/WMS systems.
• Experience with warehouse automation, robotics, AMRs, or other automated fulfillment technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all distribution center operations including receiving, inventory, order fulfillment, picking, packing, quality control, and shipping.
• Lead, develop, coach, and hold accountable warehouse supervisors, leads, and hourly employees.
• Maintain a strong presence on the distribution center floor and ensure procedures and performance expectations are followed.
• Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs such as productivity, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, and on-time shipping.
• Plan staffing and labor requirements based on order volume, scheduling, overtime, and temp labor.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase productivity and throughput.
• Oversee inventory control and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Manage automated order fulfillment processes and warehouse technology (robotics/AMRs).
• Use IBM i and other warehouse systems to monitor orders, inventory, and performance.
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Inventory, Sales, IT, and senior management.
• Oversee outbound shipping and relationships with carriers.
• Recruit, train, and retain a productive DC team.
• Maintain a safe, organized environment and ensure safety policy compliance.
• Develop and manage operating budgets and control labor and expenses.

Skills

Leadership

Ops leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Budgeting

Labor planning

ERP/WMS

Automation tech

Team development

Safety compliance

Tools

AS400 IBM i

Job description

A4 is seeking an experienced Distribution Center General Manager in Raymore, MO to lead all DC operations, from receiving to shipping, and to drive safety, quality, and productivity.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the floor, clear expectations, coaching of supervisors and hourly staff, and a relentless focus on on-time orders, inventory accuracy, and cost control. You will use KPIs and data to identify opportunities and build a leadership pipeline.