Warehouse Site Leader

Schaeffler • Fort Mill, SC, SC

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About The Position

The Warehouse Site Leader leads a high-performing distribution center, bringing together operational excellence, financial discipline, and team development to deliver safe, reliable, customer-focused results. The role oversees daily distribution center operations and drives performance across operational, financial, inventory, safety, quality, and compliance objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in distribution, warehousing, logistics, or supply chain operations, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong background in budget management, KPI reporting, inventory control, and operational performance improvement.
• Confident use of ERP and WMS systems, Microsoft Excel, and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any required U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Transload experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the safe, compliant, and efficient daily operation across receiving, storage, inventory control, production support, order fulfillment, shipping, and transload activities.
• Manage annual operating and capital budgets, monitor expenses, and address budget variances to drive the distribution center’s financial performance.
• Track and improve key performance indicators through regular reviews, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Protect inventory accuracy and material availability while reducing loss, damage, obsolescence, and unnecessary handling.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and operational teams, building accountability, succession depth, and a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage third-party service providers and facility support contracts to meet service, cost, compliance, and performance expectations.
• Oversee safety, quality, and compliance initiatives, including audits, investigations, risk reduction, and adherence to applicable policies and standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) matching contributions up to 6%.
• Skill development workshops and ongoing learning and development programs.
• Access to the Schaeffler Academy’s learning and training offerings.
• Wellness programs and resources supporting physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager