Strategic Warehouse & Distribution Operations Leader

Readerlink Distribution Services; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with company match

Vacation pay & paid holidays

Job summary

Readerlink Distribution Services is seeking a Distribution Manager to develop and coordinate all functions of receiving and production departments. You will lead Operations Managers and Supervisors to meet production, quality and safety goals.

Responsibilities include planning resources, cost reduction, staff motivation, and maintaining safety standards while ensuring on-time delivery and reporting. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Distribution Manager.
• 5-7 years experience in distribution, logistics, operations planning or supervision.
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control receiving and promotion department operations.
• Plan warehouse resources to meet company objectives and targets.
• Implement cost reduction across warehouse activities.
• Motivate staff to achieve efficient warehouse administration.
• Research improvements for warehouse operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Excel

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

WMS systems

LEAN concepts

Job description

Readerlink Distribution Services is seeking a Distribution Manager to develop and coordinate all functions of receiving and production departments. You will lead Operations Managers and Supervisors to meet production, quality and safety goals.

Responsibilities include planning resources, cost reduction, staff motivation, and maintaining safety standards while ensuring on-time delivery and reporting. Strong communication and leadership are essential.