Distribution Manager (1st Shift)

Epson America, Inc.•Plainfield, IN

8d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Epson is seeking a Distribution Manager who leads with a people-first mindset and a deep commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role oversees all warehouse functions—including inbound, outbound, inventory control, storage, and rework—ensuring our teams are supported, our processes are efficient, and our customer and quality commitments are consistently met. The ideal leader builds a culture of accountability, engagement, and respect while empowering supervisors and frontline teams to perform at their best. By leveraging warehouse management systems, strong processes, and data-driven decision making, the Distribution Manager will drive performance, enhance service levels, and deliver sustainable cost savings across the operation.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive warehouse or distribution leadership experience, including leading through supervisors and frontline leaders
Proven success coaching, developing, and holding teams accountable in a fair and consistent manner
Strong leadership presence with the ability to build trust, motivate teams, and maintain visibility on the warehouse floor
Demonstrated ability to create a culture of accountability, engagement, and respect aligned with company values
Deep experience in inbound, outbound, inventory control, and rework operations within a high-volume distribution environment.
Strong financial and operational acumen, including labor management, productivity optimization, service level performance, and cost stewardship.
Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate challenges, interpret performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement.
Experience with WMS platforms (SAP, EWM, or similar) and process optimization initiatives.
Experience leading operational or cultural change, including managing resistance constructively and sustaining improvements.
Ability to align teams around clear goals, communicate effectively across functions, and reinforce company values through actions and results.
Strong cross functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

Lead all warehouse functions—including shipping, receiving, inventory control, storage, and rework—to ensure accurate records, strong inventory integrity, and timely, efficient order fulfillment.
Establish and maintain performance standards, KPIs, and operational targets for assigned areas.
Design and refine processes that maximize efficiency, service levels, and labor utilization.
Identify cost effective transportation methods and ensure carrier schedules, appointments, and customer compliance requirements are met.
Ensure adequate materials, supplies, and resources are available to support daily operations.
Develop and optimize warehouse layouts to improve space utilization and workflow.
Provide reporting and analysis on operational performance, recommending and implementing improvements in partnership with the Senior Manager.
Oversee administrative functions including billing, inventory transfers, export documentation, and other assigned tasks.
Support and execute safety, security, and facility maintenance programs to maintain a safe, compliant, and well-run operation.
Manage all project and rework activities to ensure customer schedules, quality expectations, and shipping commitments are consistently achieved.
Analyze volume forecasts and develop recommendations for space planning, storage strategies, labor requirements, equipment needs, and transportation capacity.
Ensure effective use of Warehouse Management Systems to optimize labor, accuracy, and throughput across inbound, outbound, inventory, and rework operations.
Lead designated aspects of WMS implementation and stabilization.
Recommend enhancements and drive continuous improvement in system utilization.
Ensure team training and adherence to Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001).
Support ongoing system improvements and participate in third party audits.
Recruit, develop, motivate, and evaluate supervisors and frontline team members.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to build capability and strengthen leadership effectiveness.
Partner with management on personnel matters requiring escalation and resolution.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, carriers, and customers to support operational goals.
Operate within budgetary guidelines; contribute to annual budget development and ongoing financial reviews.
Develop and maintain departmental procedures, standards, and documentation.
Contribute to tactical and annual operating plans, defining goals and objectives for the department.