Senior Distribution Center Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: General Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Distribution Center Manager to lead the daily operations of a high-volume distribution center. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, managing warehouse performance, overseeing financial results, and developing a high-performing management team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in warehouse operations, inventory management, workforce development, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day distribution center operations to achieve safety, service, quality, and productivity goals.
- Manage warehouse financial performance, labor planning, and operational budgets.
- Develop and execute production and workforce plans to maximize efficiency.
- Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory control processes.
- Analyze inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Optimize warehouse layout, storage utilization, and material flow.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop warehouse management teams.
- Create staffing plans, assign workloads, and ensure operational deadlines are consistently met.
- Resolve employee concerns while promoting a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Partner with senior leadership to improve operational performance and customer service.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Directly manage 4–12 department managers, who oversee supervisors and teams totaling 50–100+ warehouse employees.
- Provide leadership in hiring, training, coaching, performance management, employee development, and disciplinary actions.
- Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and distribution center management experience.
- 3-5+ years of leadership experience managing warehouse or distribution center operations.
- Experience leading multiple managers in a high-volume warehouse environment.
- Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, labor planning, and operational reporting.
- Experience managing budgets and warehouse performance metrics.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
Preferred Skills
- Distribution Center Operations
- Warehouse Management
- Inventory Control
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Labor Planning
- Budget Management
- Process Improvement
- Continuous Improvement
- KPI Management
- Employee Development
- Safety & Compliance
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while using a computer.
- Ability to walk throughout the warehouse and climb stairs as needed.
Work Environment
This position is based in a fast-paced distribution center environment and requires working in varying warehouse temperatures.
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Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
