Distribution Center General Manager

American Tire Distributors • Taunton, MA

1d • $115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Distribution Center General Manager oversees the operational and administrative functions of a distribution center and ensures compliance with company guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements. The role is accountable for performance in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. The General Manager coaches and manages teams to execute supply chain strategies and drive continuous improvement within the facility. The position is advertised at $115,000–$125,000 per year.

The role leads warehouse and driver teams, develops talent, monitors operational performance, manages budgets and delivery costs, and oversees inventory control and returned goods. The position requires approximately 5% travel. The work environment is a warehouse, with exposure to prevailing weather conditions and usually moderate noise. Occasional physical activity may include standing, walking, sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting products up to approximately 50 pounds; tires weighing more than approximately 50 pounds may require rolling, destacking, or team lifting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Seven years of related experience, including management experience, preferred.
• Ability to manage and apply safe systems of work.
• Ability to design, implement, and manage inventory control systems.
• Ability to collect and analyze data, identify trends, and use aligned software such as Tableau.
• Ability to create and review reports for relevant audiences.
• Knowledge of costing, budgeting, and finance concepts and related processes.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee activities and work schedules to meet performance targets.
• Ability to monitor, interpret, and understand policies and procedures and ensure alignment with organizational strategies and objectives.
• Effective communication, decision-making, talent development, accountability, customer focus, business insight, and results-driving skills.
• Ability to manage operational and administrative functions and lead distribution center teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular staff meetings to address operational issues, communicate leadership updates, and promote continuous improvement and excellence.
• Engage and empower supply chain employees to take ownership of performance, develop their careers, and contribute to the company’s values and mission.
• Develop and distribute regular distribution center performance reports to key stakeholders; use data and operational metrics to improve efficiency and performance.
• Develop and lead distribution center talent through recruitment, training, succession planning, performance management, and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, ADA, other regulatory agencies, and company policies on health, safety, and operational standards.
• Establish and maintain a safe, compliant work environment, minimize OSHA-recordable incidents, and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Lead drivers and warehouse staff to achieve on-time, complete deliveries and high customer service levels.
• Review and optimize distribution center cost productivity, including labor management and delivery costs per unit handled; manage expenses against monthly and annual budgets.
• Oversee inventory control and management, maintain physical inventory accuracy through standard operating procedures and regular audits, and manage timely processing of returned goods and customer credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager