Manager Development Program - Operations Manager

Core-Mark International; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Core-Mark International in the United States is seeking candidates for the Operations Manager Development Program to immerse leaders in all facets of Distribution Center Operations, with rotations across Warehouse, Transportation, and Facility Operations to build leadership and operational excellence.

The program prepares participants for placement into Operations Manager/Director roles nationwide, requires relocation after completion, and emphasizes safety, cost control, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience or equivalent
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business reports and regulatory documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports and presentations
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to interpret metrics and forecasts
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking in fast-paced operations
• Willingness and ability to relocate upon successful completion of the program

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all distribution center operations across Warehouse, Transportation, and Facility Operations
• Assess staffing and equipment needs to optimize performance and resource utilization
• Drive operational and financial performance to achieve profitability targets
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, food safety and regulatory requirements
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventories
• Recruit, develop, coach, and performance manage team members and leaders
• Collaborate with senior leaders to review performance, investments, and priorities
• Investigate incidents with HR and Risk Management and implement corrective actions
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to support operational excellence
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost reduction
• Utilize WMS/TMS and reporting tools to monitor performance and drive accountability
• Manage operating expenses and labor costs to meet budget and service commitments
• Support on-time delivery and order accuracy as core service objectives
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Financial literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

WMS

TMS

Operational reporting tools

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

The Operations Manager Development Program is designed to immerse high-potential leaders in all facets of Distribution Center Operations, providing a comprehensive understanding of Core-Mark's supply chain model and the operational disciplines that drive service excellence, profitability, and execution of the financial plan. Through hands-on experience across all shifts and key functional areas, including Warehouse, Transportation, and Facility Operations, participants will build the leadership capabilities, operational expertise, and business acumen required to successfully lead a distribution center environment. Core-Mark is committed to investing in your development through structured coaching, targeted training, and ongoing leadership support. This program is designed to prepare experienced leaders for placement into one of our nationwide locations as an Operations Manager/Director, with an expected readiness timeline of six to twelve months.

Must have a willingness and ability to relocate upon successful completion of the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all distribution center operations, including Warehouse, Transportation, and Facility Operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of receiving, stocking, order selection, packing, delivery, inventory management, equipment maintenance, security, and facility operations.
• Assess staffing and equipment needs by evaluating operational activity, forecasted volumes, productivity metrics, and product mix to optimize performance and resource utilization.
• Drive operational and financial performance by managing labor, operating expenses, productivity, and service metrics to achieve business objectives and profitability targets.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and applicable OSHA, DOT, food safety, security, and regulatory requirements, while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and integrity through effective inventory control processes, including cycle counts, physical inventories, returns management, and variance resolution.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and performance manage warehouse and transportation team members and leaders, while partnering with operations leadership to identify and implement training and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with the OpCo President and other senior leaders to review operational performance, profitability, capital investments, productivity metrics, and strategic priorities.
• Partner with Risk Management and Human Resources to investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and support initiatives that improve safety, engagement, and operational performance.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and communication to support operational excellence and customer service.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
• Manage operating expenses and labor costs to achieve budget, productivity, and profitability targets while supporting service and customer commitments.
• Ensure operational execution supports customer service objectives, including on-time delivery, order accuracy, and service level performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost reduction through data-driven analysis and problem-solving.
• Partner with Human Resources to effectively administer company policies, employee relations matters, and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
• Leverage warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and operational reporting tools to monitor performance, drive accountability, and identify improvement opportunities.
• P&L and financial accountability
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret business reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and operational documentation, and effectively present information to various audiences, including employees, customers, and senior leaders.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret financial and operational metrics, forecasts, percentages, and performance data to support effective decision-making.

Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, including the capacity to manage complex operational challenges and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to interpret and execute instructions provided in written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule formats.

Willingness and ability to relocate upon successful completion of the program.