Distribution Center Operations Manager

American Tire Distributors • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Distribution Center Operations Manager oversees and supervises daily distribution center operations, focusing on transportation and/or warehouse management. The manager leads assigned shifts and employees, directly managing warehouse associates and/or drivers, and works closely with the General Manager to help the facility meet safety, compliance, quality, and delivery goals. The role includes coaching and developing employees and contributing to the deployment and execution of supply chain strategy and continuous improvement within the distribution center.

The position has a required start time of 3:00 a.m. It involves work in a warehouse environment, exposure to prevailing weather conditions, and travel approximately 5% of the time. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, handling objects and tools, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally lifting products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Tire handling may involve rolling, destacking, and team lifting items greater than approximately 50 pounds. The listed salary starts at $70,000 per year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; the posting also lists a bachelor's degree in its qualifications.
• Five years of related experience, including 2–3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of warehouse work, including occasional lifting of products up to approximately 50 pounds and handling tires weighing more than approximately 50 pounds.
• Availability to work a shift with a 3:00 a.m. start time.
• Travel approximately 5% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow company quality standards, health and safety requirements, legal compliance, environmental policies, standard operating process deliverables, and general duties of care.
• Select, recruit, train, mentor, and develop employees.
• Investigate employee relations or performance concerns promptly and implement disciplinary action when needed in consultation with Human Resources.
• Lead daily distribution center huddles to communicate tasks, expectations, and deliverables, encourage engagement, and build a values-based culture.
• Onboard and train team members; coach, motivate, and manage performance.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of warehouse associates and/or delivery associates assigned to different shifts.
• Provide leadership support to the Distribution Center General Manager.
• Help execute supply chain strategy and drive continuous improvement in the distribution center.

What This Job Offers

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