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General Manager-Distribution Center

Ponca City Development Authority · Greensboro, NC · 4 days ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute company-defined operational processes with speed, accuracy, and innovation
  • Oversee all warehouse operations: receiving, inventory management, fulfillment, and shipping
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs, scrap, and damage
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and compliant facility by enforcing all company and OSHA standards
  • Take full P&L ownership of the distribution center
  • Identify opportunities to enhance profitability through smarter workflows, resource planning, and operational improvements
  • Conduct proactive sales outreach and customer engagement to grow revenue
  • Use data and KPIs to measure performance and drive decisions aligned with business goals
  • Recruit, coach, and lead a team of warehouse, delivery, and office personnel
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and empowerment
  • Develop future leaders by mentoring and growing internal talent
  • Build strong relationships with customers through responsiveness, service excellence, and problem-solving
  • Act as the face of the distribution center with a strong focus on customer experience and long-term partnerships
  • Take a proactive approach to resolving customer concerns and ensuring a smooth delivery experience
  • Work closely with the sales team to communicate and understand market pricing dynamics and customer concerns

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of warehouse or distribution center management experience
  • Demonstrated success managing budgets, P&L statements, and logistics operations
  • Proven ability to motivate, lead, and develop teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills — especially in customer-facing settings
  • Experience working with external customers
  • Mechanically inclined with working knowledge of hand and power tools
  • College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Valid driver’s license required

Working Conditions

  • Fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment
  • Non-climate-controlled warehouse with frequent lifting (50–75 lbs.), standing, and manual labor
  • Requires attention to detail, accuracy, and adaptability to shifting priorities

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