Distribution Center Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or related field.
• 5+ years of full-time Distribution Center experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent relevant experience.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and successfully execute tasks in alignment with business objectives.
• Proven ability to implement change in manufacturing and/or maintenance systems.
• Basic computer proficiency with email and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proven incident investigation skills and familiarity with structured problem-solving tools such as Root Cause Failure Analysis or 5 Why

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing management role.
• Experience working with a unionized workforce.
• Knowledge and implementation of process improvement methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of key OSHA regulations, including Confined Spaces, Electrical Safety, Energy Isolation, and Machine Safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Distribution Center operations with a focus on safety, service, inventory accuracy, and operational effectiveness.
• Drive safety improvement initiatives, including safety expectations, housekeeping standards, accident/incident investigations, and environmental compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors and distribution center employees by setting clear expectations, driving accountability, supporting professional development, and building a high-performance, safety-focused culture
• Resolve order service conflicts by partnering with customers, trucking companies, Customer Order Service, and domestic and international vendor/customer bases.
• Manage assigned budgets, including shipping labor, materials, period expenses, and working capital for finished goods.
• Oversee Warehouse Management System and Labor Management System software and hardware to support accurate finished goods tracking and inventory control.
• Partner with Customer Order Service, Production Planning, and internal systems teams to support integration between Dispatcher and SAP.
• Participate as a member of the plant’s Leadership Team, representing customer and logistics needs.
• Champion continuous improvement and change management initiatives by identifying operational opportunities, implementing process enhancements, leading cross-functional improvement efforts, and driving adoption of new systems, tools, and business processes
• Plan warehouse layout, manage space allocation, publish production schedule bulletins, and manage waste shipments and hauls as appropriate

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• prescription drug
• life insurance
• 401k match
• long-term disability coverage
• vacation and sick time
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.