Distribution Center Manager

Land O'Lakes•Platte City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at our new facility north of Kansas City, MO that will open end of summer 2026! This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life. As a Distribution Center Manager, you will be responsible for the oversight of day-to-day operations and leaderships of our Midwest Purina Animal Nutrition Distribution Center located in Platte City, MO. You will be responsible for the maintenance and ensuring that safety, customer service, quality, cost, and inventory control programs for the site meet organizational and regulatory compliance requirements. You will maintain effective business relationships with local sales, customer service and manufacturing plant leaders as well as corporate business partners.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
3+ years of experience managing people.
3+ years of experience with operations and/or warehouse management.
Ability to demonstrate successful past leadership in operations, warehouse management, and/or managing personnel
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, smartphones, and other hardware/software
Safety, mobilizing talent, computer aptitude and a working knowledge of supply chain processes including transportation, inventory management, warehouse operations, security and quality standards are required.
Ability to multi-task, work cooperatively and collaboratively, communicate effectively with multiple business partners and adept at influencing, inspiring, and motivating others as needed.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word & Excel).

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Business, Engineering Sciences, Supply Chain, or related field
5+ years or more experience managing people.
Experience and proficiency with payroll systems.
Experience with ERP Systems is highly preferred.
Background with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversight of day-to-day operations and leadership of our Midwest Purina Animal Nutrition Distribution Center.
Maintenance and ensuring that safety, customer service, quality, cost, and inventory control programs for the site meet organizational and regulatory compliance requirements.
Maintain effective business relationships with local sales, customer service and manufacturing plant leaders as well as corporate business partners.
Ensure safe, efficient warehouse facility operations by advocating and driving safety training & accident prevention.
Maintain & continuously improve cost-efficiency and drive facility performance metrics.