Distribution Center Manager Job

Primary location: Marietta, Pennsylvania. Full-time position with no relocation offered, no travel required, and no non-compete agreement.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this role is $100,000–$140,000 per year. Individual pay is based on location, skills, expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

About the role

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to lead the Marietta Plant Distribution Center, driving safety, customer satisfaction, operational effectiveness, inventory accuracy, and team development. This leadership role supports plant and corporate objectives while ensuring efficient, safe, and customer-focused distribution operations.

As a key member of the plant’s Leadership Team, you will represent customer and logistics needs, champion continuous improvement, and collaborate across functions including logistics, customer service, production planning, and plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Distribution Center operations with a focus on safety, service, inventory accuracy, and operational effectiveness.
• Drive safety improvement initiatives, including setting safety expectations, maintaining housekeeping standards, conducting accident/incident investigations, and ensuring environmental compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors and distribution center employees by setting clear expectations, driving accountability, supporting professional development, and fostering a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
• Resolve order service conflicts by partnering with customers, trucking companies, Customer Order Service, and domestic and international vendor/customer bases.
• Manage assigned budgets, including shipping labor, materials, period expenses, and working capital for finished goods.
• Oversee Warehouse Management System and Labor Management System software and hardware to support accurate finished goods tracking and inventory control.
• Partner with Customer Order Service, Production Planning, and internal systems teams to support integration between Dispatcher and SAP.
• Participate as a member of the plant’s Leadership Team, representing customer and logistics needs.
• Champion continuous improvement and change management initiatives by identifying operational opportunities, implementing process enhancements, leading cross-functional improvement efforts, and driving adoption of new systems, tools, and business processes.
• Plan warehouse layout, manage space allocation, publish production schedule bulletins, and manage waste shipments and hauls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or related field.
• 5+ years of full-time Distribution Center experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, guide, and develop Distribution Center employees.
• Safety-first mindset with experience supporting incident investigations, housekeeping expectations, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute work aligned with business objectives.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, logistics, customer service, production planning, vendors, and customers.
• Comfort working with warehouse systems, inventory processes, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to implement change in manufacturing and/or maintenance systems.
• Basic computer proficiency with email and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proven incident investigation skills and familiarity with structured problem-solving tools such as Root Cause Failure Analysis or 5 Why.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing management role.
• Experience working with a unionized workforce.
• Knowledge and implementation of process improvement methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of key OSHA regulations, including Confined Spaces, Electrical Safety, Energy Isolation, and Machine Safeguarding.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Life insurance and 401k match.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Personal development opportunities to grow your career based on strengths and interests.
• Supportive culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration.

About the company

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications, including ceilings, specialty walls, and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue and about 3,700 employees, AWI operates a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

For over 160 years, AWI has built its business on trust and integrity, delivering solutions that enhance comfort, improve building efficiency, and create beautiful spaces. The company is committed to sustainability, innovation, and fostering a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.