Manager, Distribution Center

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Distribution Center Operations to oversee our automated distribution center. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing daily operations, ensuring efficiency, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. This role requires a strong commitment to our guiding principles, which emphasize inclusive decision-making, open communication, employee well-being, continuous learning, ownership, and accountability.

Our Distribution Center operates on the following shifts: 

At this time, the specific shift assignment for this position has not been determined. All Operations Managers must be flexible and open to working any shift (1st, 2nd, or Weekend) based on business needs. Appropriate notice will always be provided prior to any shift assignment or change.

What You'll Do

Operational Effectiveness:

• Manage distribution center operations in a union free environment, ensuring and maintaining direct, productive, and positive relationships between and among management and non-exempt associates
• Embrace simplicity in operational processes, striving for efficiency and effectiveness by minimizing unnecessary complexity for your team
• Demonstrate integrity and exemplify accountability, taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities while holding yourself and others accountable to the results

Leadership:

• Lead by collaborative and inclusive decision-making that values diverse perspectives
• Exemplify urgency in your approach, emphasizing to your team the importance of timely and efficient execution to meet goals and objectives
• Set high standards and refuse to accept mediocrity, pushing yourself and others to consistently challenge the status quo and strive for excellence

Builds & Maintains Relationships:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g.; sales, store operations, planning, and finance); establishing and maintaining effective relationships with vendor community
• Build confidence within your team by empowering them with the support, skills, resources, and autonomy needed to excel in their roles
• Well-developed associate relations skills; proven team builder with a track record of identifying and growing talent.  Adept at providing effective feedback
• Create an environment where communication flows in a clear and straightforward manner, and all team members freely contribute ideas and feedback

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, finance, or industrial engineering or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years DC general management experience in high volume, big box environment a must
• 10 years high volume, big box distribution center experience preferred
• Experience in an Omni-Channel Distribution environment processing Wholesale, Retail and E-Commerce orders is highly desirable
• Warehouse management / network systems experience required (Manhattan Associates is a plus).
• Must be detail oriented, extremely organized and can take initiative while maintaining operational excellence within the center
• Must have the ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong people skills and the ability to build positive relationships with operations personnel and other key stakeholders
• Experience with continuous improvement and process improvement methods
• Excellent PC skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills