Phoenix DC General Manager: Lead Ops, P&L & Growth

Garaga; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Dental, Disability, Health, Life, and

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Garaga in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Distribution Center General Manager to own daily operations and lead performance. You will oversee receiving, inventory, fulfillment, shipping, and delivery, drive continuous improvement, manage the P&L, and build a high-performing team with a customer-focused mindset.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing, family-owned company. You will collaborate closely with sales, manage budgets, and foster a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse or distribution center management experience.
• Experience managing budgets, P&L statements, and logistics operations.
• Proven ability to motivate, lead, and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience working directly with external customers.
• Mechanically inclined with working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day distribution center operations, including receiving, inventory management, fulfillment, shipping, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs, scrap, and damage.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant facility in accordance with company and OSHA standards.
• Take full ownership of the distribution center's P&L and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through smarter workflows, resource planning, and operational improvements.
• Support revenue growth through proactive customer engagement and sales outreach.
• Use data and KPIs to monitor performance and make informed business decisions.
• Recruit, coach, and lead warehouse, delivery, and office personnel.
• Build a culture focused on accountability, safety, teamwork, and empowerment.
• Mentor employees and develop future leaders within the team.
• Build strong relationships with customers and act as the face of the Phoenix distribution center.
• Work closely with the sales team to understand market dynamics, pricing, and customer needs.
• Resolve customer concerns and help ensure a smooth, reliable delivery experience.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

P&L ownership

Team development

Customer relationship management

Operational excellence

Communication

Hands-on leadership

Education

College degree or equivalent with experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Garaga in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Distribution Center General Manager to own daily operations and lead performance. You will oversee receiving, inventory, fulfillment, shipping, and delivery, drive continuous improvement, manage the P&L, and build a high-performing team with a customer-focused mindset.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing, family-owned company. You will collaborate closely with sales, manage budgets, and foster a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork.