Senior Distribution Manager: Lead 500+ Team & Fast Shipping

Uline; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete health insurance coverage

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Uline, a family-owned distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, is hiring a Distribution Manager for its Kenosha, WI operation. You will lead from the warehouse floor, coaching a team and partnering with operations to ensure accuracy, productivity and safety.

This role oversees inbound, outbound and supporting departments, develops 500+ employees, and drives continuous improvement to sustain same‑day shipping and industry-leading service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years leading high-volume distribution operations, incl direct leadership of warehouse managers and teams of 400+.
• Proven success improving productivity, quality and safety through operational leadership.
• Experience leading with KPIs, performance metrics and WMS.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse floor, coaching employees to ensure accuracy, productivity and safety.
• Direct day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and supporting departments.
• Coach and develop warehouse managers who lead 500+ employees.
• Drive operational excellence through accountability and improvements to deliver same-day shipping.
• Investigate challenges, remove barriers and implement data-driven improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operational excellence

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WMS

Job description

Uline, a family-owned distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, is hiring a Distribution Manager for its Kenosha, WI operation. You will lead from the warehouse floor, coaching a team and partnering with operations to ensure accuracy, productivity and safety.

This role oversees inbound, outbound and supporting departments, develops 500+ employees, and drives continuous improvement to sustain same‑day shipping and industry-leading service.