Operations Manager

Employbridge; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolingbrook, IL-based distribution center is seeking an experienced Distribution Center Manager to lead a high-volume warehouse operation. This role focuses on driving performance, building teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a safe, efficient distribution environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in warehouse/logistics or 3PL, 5+ years leading supervisors, strong financial acumen, and a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or 3PL experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and frontline teams.
• Proven ability to lead customer-focused distribution operations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operational metrics.
• Demonstrated success improving operational performance through process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience using warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring service, quality, safety, and productivity objectives are achieved.
• Manage operational performance through KPI tracking, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage site budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and solution-oriented problem solving.
• Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and team members to support employee growth and organizational success.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, warehouse flow, space utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Create a positive, accountable, and engaged work environment that promotes employee retention and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Drive process improvements that support operational excellence and enhanced customer service.
• Partner with senior leadership to execute strategic initiatives and achieve business objectives.
• Oversee facility operations, maintenance coordination, and equipment readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000 Base Salary + Bonus Opportunity

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Distribution Center Manager to lead a high-volume logistics and warehouse operation in the Bolingbrook area. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational performance, developing teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a safe and efficient distribution environment.

The ideal candidate will combine strong operational expertise with excellent people leadership skills. Success in this role requires a hands-on management style, the ability to build strong customer relationships, and a proven track record of achieving results within a fast-paced warehouse or third-party logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring service, quality, safety, and productivity objectives are achieved.
• Manage operational performance through KPI tracking, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage site budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and solution-oriented problem solving.
• Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and team members to support employee growth and organizational success.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, warehouse flow, space utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Create a positive, accountable, and engaged work environment that promotes employee retention and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Drive process improvements that support operational excellence and enhanced customer service.
• Partner with senior leadership to execute strategic initiatives and achieve business objectives.
• Oversee facility operations, maintenance coordination, and equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or 3PL experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and frontline teams.
• Proven ability to lead customer-focused distribution operations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operational metrics.
• Demonstrated success improving operational performance through process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience using warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Third-party logistics (3PL) leadership experience.
• Multi-shift warehouse or distribution operations leadership.
• Experience supporting complex customer accounts.
• Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead a critical distribution operation with significant impact on performance and customer satisfaction.
• Join a growing organization that values leadership development and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to influence culture, build teams, and drive measurable business results.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.