Distribution Center Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations including receiving, put away, replenishment, picking, packing, staging, loading, and shipping
• Manage staffing, labor planning, workflow balancing, and operational execution to meet service, quality, and productivity goals
• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable regulations
• Support and sustain reliable execution within an automated warehouse environment including AS/RS, conveyors, sortation systems, and WMS-directed workflows
• Partner with IT, maintenance, and automation vendors to troubleshoot operational or system-related issues and maintain system uptime
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and warehouse employees to support engagement, accountability, and performance
• Monitor and improve KPIs including safety, throughput, service levels, inventory accuracy, and cost efficiency
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing tools such as 5S, Gemba, PDCA, and Kaizen
• Reinforce inventory control processes and transactional discipline within the warehouse management system
• Maintain visible floor leadership and foster a culture of teamwork, operational discipline, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Accounting, IT, HR/Training & Development, and other business partners to support operational priorities and business continuity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in distribution, logistics, fulfillment, or manufacturing environments
• Minimum 3 years of direct people leadership experience in warehouse or operational settings
• Experience operating within warehouse management system (WMS)-directed environments required
• Exposure to automated warehouse operations including AS/RS, conveyors, or sortation systems preferred
• Strong operational leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience utilizing Lean or continuous improvement methodologies preferred
• Strong communication, coaching, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment