Senior Distribution Center Manager

REP Fitness•Moreno Valley, CA

22d•$135,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

REP Fitness is scaling fast, and we need someone who can own a site through the next chapter. We're not looking for a manager to maintain the status quo. We need a Sr. DC Manager who has already been through a volume inflection, has built a supervisory bench, and can run a site with enough autonomy that the Director of Distribution is focused on the network, not putting out fires on the floor. This role sits directly under the Director of Distribution with full site ownership: people, operations, budget, safety, and systems. You manage the day-to-day with enough command that the Director is focused on the network. Within 12–18 months, the expectation is that you're ready to step into a director-level seat as REP continues to expand.

Requirements

Demonstrated track record of managing a DC through a significant volume of inflection - freight growth, facility expansion, or peak season scaling at a meaningful scale.
Full budget ownership experience - built, defended, and delivered an annual operating budget for a DC or warehouse
Proficiency with a WMS platform at an operational ownership level; RF-SMART or comparable NetSuite-integrated WMS strongly preferred
Strong data skills - able to pull, interpret, and act on operational metrics using NetSuite, Excel, or equivalent tools
OSHA compliance and safety program ownership experience; has led a site through an incident investigation or safety culture improvement initiative
Background in direct-to-consumer or e-commerce fulfillment at $100M+ revenue scale; high-SKU-count environments (home gym, sporting goods, or similar a plus)
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience required
8–12 years of experience in distribution center or warehouse operations, with 3–5+ years in a single-site management role with full P&L ownership
Experience managing a full supervisory layer — not just associates; has hired, developed, and held accountable Supervisors and Leads
Experience managing across two or more DC locations simultaneously, or transitioning between sites in a multi-DC network
Experience with RF scanning hardware, Zebra label printers, and physical DC infrastructure at a configuration level
Ownership Mentality: You run this site like it's yours because operationally, it is. Budget, people, culture, and results all live with you.
Scale Readiness: Volume doubling, a new leads layer coming online, a team that needs to grow faster than the org chart. You don't get rattled; you get organized.
Builder: You leave infrastructure behind. SOPs that hold. A supervisory bench that's ready. A team that knows what good looks like because you showed them.
Data-Driven: You manage metrics, not by gut. You know your cost per unit, your pick accuracy rate, and your open headcount without being asked.
Employee-First: You understand that labor retention, engagement, and energy on the floor are leading indicators of operational performance. You treat them that way.
Candor: You tell the Director what's actually happening — good and bad — before they hear it from someone else. No filtered updates.
Successor Mindset: Within 12–18 months you're ready to lead a director-level function as REP expands. You build toward that proactively.
CI Mindset: You surface problems, test solutions, and create space for the people around you to feel the same way.

Nice To Haves

Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred (Green Belt minimum; Black Belt a strong plus)
Experience contributing to or leading a WMS implementation, DC expansion, or network standardization initiative
NetSuite ERP experience in a distribution or fulfillment context
Relevant WMS or ERP platform certifications (NetSuite, RF-SMART) a plus

Responsibilities

Own full day-to-day operations: inbound receiving, put-a-way, pick, pack, ship, returns, and inventory control — delivering site KPIs on throughput per labor hour, pick accuracy, ship accuracy, on-time fulfillment, and inbound cycle time
Manage the full site P&L — build the annual operating budget, defend it, and deliver against it; labor cost, equipment, supplies, and overhead are all yours
Ensure OSHA compliance and a measurable safety culture — incidents are tracked, root-caused, and closed, not filed; lead the site safety committee and hold the standard
Own facility maintenance, equipment upkeep, and vendor relationships for the site
Set shift structure, staffing plans, and labor allocation to match daily volume — proactively, not reactively
Build and maintain site SOPs, workflows, and operational documentation in partnership with the Ops Excellence Manager; keep them current as methods evolve
Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of Supervisors, Leads, and Associates — running a structured performance management cadence of 1-on-1s, reviews, performance improvement, and recognition
Build a lead and supervisor bench that can grow into your current role as REP adds facilities — the goal is that the people you develop are ready before you need them
Champion REP's EE Incentive Program — recognize and reward top performance, drive positive reinforcement, and make effort visible on the floor
Own hiring, onboarding, and retention for the site; partner with the Director to build headcount plans that match volume forecasts before the volume arrives
Serve as the primary culture carrier for the site — employee engagement, retention, and energy on the floor are your metrics, not HR's
Create the conditions for people to surface problems, propose solutions, and take ownership of their functional area; leads succeed when you give them room to lead
Partner with the Ops Excellence Manager and Director of Distribution to build, maintain, and execute against network-wide DC SOPs and the REP Warehouse Playbook
Identify and close gaps between your site's current performance and network standards — own the gap-closure plan, not just the acknowledgment of the gap
Lead capacity planning for volume surges, peak seasons, and new product category launches — headcount, layout, and equipment decisions made ahead of need, not in reaction
Contribute to multi-DC standardization initiatives; when REP opens a new facility, you're one of the people standing it up
Represent the site operationally when scoping new technology, layout changes, or fulfillment strategy shifts
Track and present site performance data to Director-level leadership on a regular cadence — throughput, cost per unit, accuracy, and safety metrics
Operate fluently in RF-SMART WMS and RF Ship / Pace jet TMS — understanding transaction flows, configuration logic, and how system behavior drives floor outcomes
Serve as the site-level implementation owner for WMS/TMS system changes; partner with the Ops Excellence Manager on optimization projects
Use NetSuite reporting and operational data to manage the business in real time — not just review it, but act on it
Identify technology gaps at the site level and bring requirements to IT and supply chain leadership with context and urgency
Serve as the primary operational point of contact for Customer Service, Finance, and Supply Chain for your site — escalation-ready, proactive, and solution-oriented

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision (Competitive Benefits Packages Available)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
LTD/STD, Life and AD&D (100% premiums covered by REP)
401k and Roth options with employer match up to 4%
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
4 weeks of PTO accrued during your first year
48 hours of sick leave annually
7 paid company holidays
Paid Parental leave day 1
Birthday - Paid day off
1 Mental Health Day- Paid day off
Unique bonus structure that rewards exceptional individual performance as well as company-wide performance
Full access to employee gym
Employee discount on REP equipment, apparel and nutrition
Daily snacks and drinks provided by REP (for onsite employees)
'Fitness' casual attire
Company and team building events
Professional growth and development within the organization