Strategic Distribution & Logistics Leader

Guardian Protection Products; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings and Plan with company‑m

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Company Pension Plan

Performance Based Bonus

Continuing education

Job summary

Tremco Construction Products Group is seeking a Distribution Manager in Columbus, GA to lead the distribution facility, ensure safe and cost‑effective movement of goods, and align warehouse operations with production and customer service goals.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage a high‑performing team, and coordinate inbound/outbound freight while maintaining regulatory compliance and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years in distribution/logistics.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, 5S preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee distribution facility operations to ensure safety, compliance, and cost-effective movement of goods.
• Develop strategic plans for distribution and transportation aligned with production and customer service.
• Lead onsite and extended teams to coordinate warehouse operations and transportation logistics.
• Provide building leadership and maintain a high-performing team through coaching and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean practices and process audits.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and data integrity.
• Manage order fulfillment and inbound/outbound freight across North America and international shipments.
• Negotiate freight contracts and manage carrier performance and compliance.
• Monitor freight budgets, validate invoices, and ensure audit readiness of transactions.
• Ensure documentation is processed and stored per guidelines.
• Address escalated transportation issues and customer complaints with contingency plans.
• Lead safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance across distribution activities.
• Represent distribution in cross-functional meetings and support supply chain strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team building

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field

Tools

WMS systems

ERP/SCM software

Job description

Tremco Construction Products Group is seeking a Distribution Manager in Columbus, GA to lead the distribution facility, ensure safe and cost‑effective movement of goods, and align warehouse operations with production and customer service goals.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage a high‑performing team, and coordinate inbound/outbound freight while maintaining regulatory compliance and data integrity.