Senior Distribution Center Manager

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions seeks a Senior DC Operations Manager to shape and lead high-volume distribution operations. You will guide operations managers, supervisors and frontline staff while driving productivity and KPI-based improvements in fast-paced environments.

Your track record should include building strong leaders, delivering change, and leveraging WMS data to inform strategic decisions that balance daily execution with long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in distribution center, retail DC or e-commerce operations.
• Experience developing leaders and managing large teams.
• Strong analytical, process improvement and change management skills.
• WMS knowledge to drive data-driven decisions.
• Ability to balance day-to-day execution with long-term strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operations managers, supervisors & frontline teams.
• Improve productivity, labor efficiency and overall operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, SOP development and process optimization.
• Use WMS data and KPIs to make smarter business decisions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and implement operational changes.
• Strengthen workforce planning, accountability and leadership development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Change management

Workforce planning

Tools

WMS

Job description

You've mastered running the operation. Now it's time to shape how it runs.

We're looking for a Senior DC Operations Manager who can think strategically, lead strong teams, and turn operational challenges into measurable improvements.

This is an opportunity to make a bigger impact in a high-volume distribution environment where your leadership influences everything from daily performance to long-term operational strategy.

• Lead and develop operations managers, supervisors & frontline teams
• Improve productivity, labor efficiency & operational performance
• Drive continuous improvement, SOP development & process optimization
• Use WMS data and KPIs to make smarter business decisions
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and implement operational changes
• Strengthen workforce planning, accountability & leadership development

What We're Looking For

Proven leadership in distribution center, retail DC or e-commerce operations

Success developing leaders and managing large teams

Strong analytical, process improvement & change management skills

WMS knowledge and a results-driven leadership style

Ability to balance day-to-day execution with long-term strategy

If you're ready to move beyond managing performance and start shaping it, let's connect!