Director, Distribution Center - Dallas

Grainger Businesses • Roanoke, TX

7d • $163,800 - $273,000 • Onsite

About The Position

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Provide strategic and operational leadership for a high volume, order fulfillment, multi-shift distribution center. Ensuring timely accurate product receipt, order fulfillment and the optimization of resources and processes while operating within budget. Achieve business results by directing the development and implementation of processes to ensure most efficient, highest quality customer service while also ensuring compliance with state/federal employment law and OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations and company policies and procedures. Effectively managing the DC leadership team to develop and environment that promotes continual process improvement where employees are involved, empowered and committed to the success of the company thereby negating the need for third party representation.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in business, logistics, material management or a related field of study or equivalent experience with 5 years progressively responsible management experience in a high volume, multi-shift operation dealing with large team member populations.
• Demonstrated ability to directly influence the work environment by creating a dynamic workplace that effects positive team member relationships as well as effective relationships within and across functional boundaries and with suppliers while driving business results.
• Ability to effectively promote and lead change. Must have track record of developing team members. Capable of exploring beyond traditional business practices to drive operational enhancements in a positive, productive manner. Strong process improvement, problem-solving, analytical and financial management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills are needed to directly supervise exempt and indirectly supervise non-exempt positions in multi-shift operation.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral with the ability to communicate effectively across vertical and horizontal lines.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to drive results.
• Ability to operate on tight deadlines with multiple priorities that are subject to frequent changes.
• Demonstrated competence in the application and use of operating system.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Branch Services management to identify and implement process changes to improve customer service, asset management and market strategies for the supported branches that service up to 100,000 customers.
• Communicate Company vision, values, strategies and direction, and our market strategy and programs to distribution employees. Create and promote an environment where employees are involved and empowered to the success of the company.
• Lead and develop managers. Ensure standardization and sharing of best-demonstrated practices within Operations, Distribution Center and across the Distribution Center Network.
• Ensure that the appropriate SMART goals are set and achieved, (Safety, Quality, Productivity and Positive Employee Relations), through the proper execution of continuous improvement and performance drivers.
• Ensure standardization and sharing of best demonstrated practices with Operations, Distribution Center and as appropriate across the Distribution Center Network.
• Ensure that physical assets (building, equipment, inventory, etc.) are properly controlled, maintained, protected and utilized. Use process improvements to continually improve operational efficiencies (Cost Per Line).
• Accountable for inventory throughput at the Distribution Center serving 100,000+ customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date)
• 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing
• Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs
• Nursing benefits
• Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
• Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree