Director of Distribution & Operations

Uline•Kenosha, WI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Uline is seeking a hands-on warehouse leader to direct distribution operations at its Kenosha Branch, spanning more than 1.5 million square feet. The Director leads from the warehouse floor, remains connected to daily operations, develops high-performing teams, and helps deliver exceptional customer service. The role oversees day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound, and supporting departments. It includes coaching and developing warehouse managers who lead more than 500 employees, and driving accuracy, productivity, safety, continuous improvement, and same-day shipping.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
10+ years leading high-volume distribution operations, including direct leadership of warehouse managers and teams of 400+ people.
Proven success improving productivity, quality, and safety through operational leadership.
Experience leading with KPIs, performance metrics, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead by example on the warehouse floor, working alongside employees to support accuracy, productivity, and safety.
Direct day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound, and supporting departments.
Coach and develop warehouse managers through daily feedback and hands-on leadership.
Drive accountability and continuous improvement to deliver industry-leading service and same-day shipping.
Investigate operational challenges, remove barriers, and implement practical, data-driven improvements to warehouse performance.