Senior Distribution Center Manager
About The Position
Pet Food Experts is seeking a Senior Distribution Manager to lead its Fontana, California Distribution Center. The leader will guide the facility’s strategy and daily operations, improving performance across safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost. The 157,000-square-foot site includes a 13,000-square-foot freezer that is undergoing expansion. The position oversees distribution and transportation performance, develops the experienced leadership team, and supports operational growth and facility improvements. The role calls for a hands-on, approachable, collaborative leader who can balance accountability, employee engagement, and execution in a fast-paced environment. Schedule flexibility, including early mornings and evenings, is expected based on business needs.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of leadership experience in distribution, warehousing, or logistics operations.
- Experience across warehouse operations, inventory, shipping, and receiving.
- Strong understanding of transportation, routing, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive performance, and develop leaders.
- Willingness to adjust schedule, including early mornings and evenings, based on business needs.
Nice To Haves
- DOT/CDL knowledge.
- Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methodologies.
- Experience working in a union environment.
- Bilingual capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Lead all operational, financial, and administrative functions of the Distribution Center.
- Deliver key performance indicators across safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Build, coach, and develop the leadership team while fostering engagement and accountability.
- Create staffing and labor plans and drive efficient workflows across inbound, outbound, transportation, and inventory teams.
- Oversee transportation and routing operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service, and compliance.
- Stay connected to daily operations and step in as needed, leading from the floor.
- Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate, on-time customer deliveries.
- Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and strengthen operational performance.
- Support operational growth and facility improvements while maintaining safety, productivity, and service standards.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings with employer match.
- Flexible time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Pet perks and product discounts.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
