Regional Operations Manager
About The Position
The Regional Operations Manager leads the safe, profitable, and efficient operation of a geographical region of distribution centers. The role works closely with regional sales leadership and centralized supply chain and operations teams to harmonize processes and improve productivity. It oversees day-to-day regional operations and develops long-term strategies and continuous improvement projects to support sales growth and operational efficiency. The position has direct accountability for transportation, fleet management, inventory control, distribution center operations, safety, and workforce management planning. Travel averages 50–75% of the time.
Requirements
- Ability to influence, train, and collaborate across multiple locations and departments.
- Leadership skills that model behavior, accountability, and high operating and control standards.
- Ability to manage and lead multiple projects and teams across multiple geographies.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to present data and identify patterns that facilitate change and continuous improvement.
- Operational expertise to design processes, facility layouts, and daily workflows that improve capacity, create safe work environments, and reduce defects.
- Ability to travel an average of 50–75% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- BA/BS in Operations, Supply Chain, or Business, or equivalent experience.
- 5–7+ years of experience in a warehouse facility, fulfillment, or distribution environment.
- 3–5+ years of management experience.
- P&L management and budgeting experience.
- Fleet/transportation management and DOT regulation experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee regional operational performance, including labor costs, inventory management, transportation needs, facility layout, and production flow.
- Develop and manage action plans to improve performance and correct deficiencies.
- Contribute to regional P&L management through cost control, inventory planning, transportation operations, staffing, and facilities management and maintenance.
- Lead workplace and transportation safety initiatives and results across the region.
- Ensure inventory control systems and physical counting events are effective and compliant; supervise physical inventory events as needed.
- Contribute to short- and long-term organizational planning and strategy at Branch, District, and Regional levels.
- Develop and refine distribution center operating systems, processes, and policies consistent with company policies and initiatives.
- Establish consistent regional operating standards for financial controls, customer service processes, loss prevention, and transactional management.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and employee development across distribution center regional operations teams.
- Partner with regional leadership and corporate operations to select operating locations, plan new facility construction or expansion, and support longer-term real estate planning.
- Lead the regional fleet program and transportation costs.
- Partner with the corporate transportation team to improve safety, reduce costs, and implement established processes across the region.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off for vacation and holidays.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
