Distribution Center Manager

About the role

The Distribution Center Manager will lead the operations at Local Crafts' Columbus, Ohio facility, focusing on building a high-performing team and fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Build, coach, and develop a team of area managers and supervisors across receiving, fabric production, inventory, picking/packing, and outbound shipping
• Create clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable
• Invest in team growth through regular coaching and feedback
• Oversee daily operations to ensure accurate, on-time order fulfillment with strong quality standards
• Drive workflow improvements across picking logic, cycle times, and cost per order using structured methodologies like Lean, PDCA, or Six Sigma
• Own KPI dashboards and operational reporting to keep the team accountable and inform leadership decisions
• Partner with the COO on warehouse footprint planning, capacity modeling, and integrating newly acquired businesses into operations

Requirements

• 5+ years of warehouse or distribution leadership experience, including experience managing managers or supervisors
• A genuine investment in developing people, with examples of teams you've grown and leaders you've built
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, think through solutions, and act decisively in a fast-moving environment
• A track record of improving operational processes and implementing standardized workflows
• Experience in e-commerce or small-parcel distribution
• Clear, confident communication and the ability to build trust across a team and across functions
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Role requires the ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Skills

• Leadership
• People Development
• Operational Improvement
• Warehouse Management
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee discounts across all Local Crafts brands