Operations Manager

BlueLinx Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor is seeking an Operations Manager in St. Louis, MO. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in distribution, strong leadership skills, and a focus on operational efficiency. Responsibilities include overseeing a team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering collaboration across departments. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in distribution/warehouse operations.
• Strong leadership skills—ability to engage employees and set clear goals.
• Expertise in problem-solving and efficiency optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of drivers, support staff, and sales associates.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
• Drive operational efficiency and customer service excellence.
• Lead hiring and performance management for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Customer-centric mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States with over 70k SKUs and a broad distribution footprint serving 50 states. We have over 2,000 associates and focus on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Base pay

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

What you’ll do

• Oversee a team of DOT CDL Drivers, Administrative Support, Material Handlers, and Sales Associates within an assigned geographic area.
• Ensure workplace safety and compliance with all DOT regulations and federal, state, and local laws.
• Drive operational efficiency—from inventory management to customer service excellence.
• Foster collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure seamless delivery of products.
• Lead hiring, coaching, and performance management to build a high-performing team.
• Manage expenses, logistics, and workforce planning for optimal productivity.

What you’ll bring

• 7+ years of experience in distribution/warehouse operations (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Strong leadership skills—ability to engage employees and set clear goals.
• Expertise in process improvement, problem-solving, and efficiency optimization.
• Customer-centric mindset—ensuring timely, safe, and accurate order fulfillment.

Our values

• Customer Centric
• Respect
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Grit

About BlueLinx

We are BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC), a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States with over 70k SKUs and a broad distribution footprint servicing 50 states. We have over 2,000 associates and our culture emphasizes safety, teamwork, integrity, and customer service.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Wholesale Building Materials

Location

St Louis, MO