Operations Manager, Distribution Center
About The Position
We’re looking for a dynamic, results-driven Operations Manager to lead our Distribution Center . In this role, you’ll own the full spectrum of distribution operations—driving performance, building high-performing teams, and creating a culture rooted in safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping scale operations, optimize processes, and develop people in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Drive Operational Excellence Oversee end-to-end distribution center operations across a high-volume, multi-shift environment Ensure seamless execution across inbound, outbound, and inventory processes Deliver best-in-class service levels through consistent, reliable operations Optimize Performance Champion Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives to boost productivity and reduce costs Establish clear KPIs, metrics, and operating rhythms to drive visibility and accountability Ensure inventory accuracy and system integrity across SAP platforms Own Results Manage labor planning, budgets, and overall operational performance Ensure accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory control aligned with service expectations Maintain equipment, facility readiness, and operational reliability Champion Safety Lead a strong safety-first culture with full OSHA compliance Proactively identify and mitigate risks across operations Ensure training, policies, and procedures are consistently followed Lead & Inspire Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team of leaders and associates Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous growth Play a key role in facility startup, ramp-up, and long-term operational success
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of distribution or warehouse operations experience
- Proven success leading large, multi-shift, high-volume operations
- Strong expertise in Lean methodologies, KPIs, and operational best practices
- Experience with freight and transportation operations
- Proficiency in SAP (ERP, EWM, TM) and Microsoft Office
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the HVAC industry
- Hands-on experience launching or scaling a new distribution facility
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end distribution center operations across a high-volume, multi-shift environment
- Ensure seamless execution across inbound, outbound, and inventory processes
- Deliver best-in-class service levels through consistent, reliable operations
- Champion Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives to boost productivity and reduce costs
- Establish clear KPIs, metrics, and operating rhythms to drive visibility and accountability
- Ensure inventory accuracy and system integrity across SAP platforms
- Manage labor planning, budgets, and overall operational performance
- Ensure accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory control aligned with service expectations
- Maintain equipment, facility readiness, and operational reliability
- Lead a strong safety-first culture with full OSHA compliance
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks across operations
- Ensure training, policies, and procedures are consistently followed
- Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team of leaders and associates
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous growth
- Play a key role in facility startup, ramp-up, and long-term operational success
Benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- short-term disability insurance
- 8 weeks paid birthing leave
- 2 weeks paid bonding leave
- life and long-term disability insurance
- 12 days paid time off
- 2 paid well-being days
- 1 paid volunteer day
- 12 paid holidays
- 3 floating holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
