Senior Distribution Manager

Holley Performance Products•Bowling Green, KY

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Holley, a leader in automotive aftermarket products, has an immediate opening for a Senior Distribution Manager at our Distribution location in Bowling Green, KY. The Senior Distribution Center Manager will lead all operations at the Bowling Green facility, a 400,000 sq. ft. center with over 125 employees, processing more than 80% of the company s volume. This role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight to drive performance, continuous improvement, and a culture of safety, quality, and employee engagement.

Requirements

Proven leadership (7+ years) experience managing large-scale distribution or warehouse operations.
Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with inventory and workflow management systems (SyteLine preferred).
Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team development.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience reporting to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:
Define and execute facility objectives aligned with divisional strategic plans, ensuring operational excellence, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, lean practices, and employee empowerment, fostering a flexible, high-performing workforce.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and product engineering to support new product introductions and optimize distribution processes.
Operational Oversight:
Manage all aspects of inbound and outbound distribution, including inventory management, order fulfillment, packing, and shipping.
Utilize SyteLine to monitor inventory, optimize workflows, and maintain operational visibility.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and maintain high standards for safety, security, and facility operations.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development programs to build a strong succession pipeline.
Performance & Metrics:
Establish, monitor, and report on critical KPIs, including safety, productivity, quality, on-time delivery, order accuracy, and cost per order.
Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives, process improvements, and operational efficiencies that enhance customer value and profitability.
Communicate performance metrics, strategic initiatives, and risks to executive leadership on a regular basis.
Culture & Development:
Strengthen the facility s culture of safety, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
Mentor and develop team members to achieve personal growth and organizational goals.
Maintain a positive, non-union work environment emphasizing open communication, accountability, and collaboration.