Senior DC Operations Leader — Multi-Brand

Europa Eyewear

Vernon Hills (IL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Europa Eyewear is seeking a hands-on Distribution Center Manager in Vernon Hills, IL to lead receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping, and returns for multiple brands. You will balance daily execution with scalable processes and drive safety, accuracy, and productivity across B2B and DTC channels.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in warehouse management, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and experience with WMS/ERP systems.

Qualifications

Experience: 10+ years in warehouse/distribution center management, preferably in a high-volume environment.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Technical Skills: Proficiency in WMS, ERP (ideally Netsuite and/or Southware) and Microsoft Office Suite
Certifications (Preferred): OSHA certification, Six Sigma, or Lean training.

Responsibilities

Lead process and layout optimization to increase throughput, accuracy, safety, and efficiency across receiving, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
Manage day-to-day distribution center operations, including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping for multiple brands.
Lead, develop, and retain a team of approximately 30 employees by setting clear expectations, planning labor to match demand, hiring and onboarding talent, coaching supervisors and associates, and managing performance consistently.
Implement and improve standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and workplace safety standards.
Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and minimize shrinkage.
Monitor and drive KPIs such as order accuracy, productivity, and on-time shipping.
Work closely with supply chain, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure seamless operations.
Address challenges related to staffing, workflow bottlenecks, or unexpected disruptions in the supply chain.
Proven experience managing both B2B and DTC distribution models with SLAs across channels.
Hands-on knowledge of high-volume, small-parcel operations, including carrier management and last-mile solutions.
Involvement in end-to-end WMS implementation to improve inventory accuracy and speed.