Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:45am - 2:15pm
We are seeking a Distribution Manager who leads with a people-first mindset and a deep commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role oversees all warehouse functions-including inbound, outbound, inventory control, storage, and rework-ensuring our teams are supported, our processes are efficient, and our customer and quality commitments are consistently met.
The ideal leader builds a culture of accountability, engagement, and respect while empowering supervisors and frontline teams to perform at their best. By leveraging warehouse management systems, strong processes, and data-driven decision making, the Distribution Manager will drive performance, enhance service levels, and deliver sustainable cost savings across the operation
Employee BenefitsWe offer an outstanding benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on Day 1
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Annual bonus program for all employees
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and much more!
Distribution Manager - Key ResponsibilitiesDistribution Center Operations- Lead all warehouse functions-including shipping, receiving, inventory control, storage, and rework-to ensure accurate records, strong inventory integrity, and timely, efficient order fulfillment.
- Establish and maintain performance standards, KPIs, and operational targets for assigned areas.
- Design and refine processes that maximize efficiency, service levels, and labor utilization.
- Identify cost effective transportation methods and ensure carrier schedules, appointments, and customer compliance requirements are met.
- Ensure adequate materials, supplies, and resources are available to support daily operations.
- Develop and optimize warehouse layouts to improve space utilization and workflow.
- Provide reporting and analysis on operational performance, recommending and implementing improvements in partnership with the Senior Manager.
- Oversee administrative functions including billing, inventory transfers, export documentation, and other assigned tasks.
- Support and execute safety, security, and facility maintenance programs to maintain a safe, compliant, and well-run operation.
Projects/Rework- Manage all project and rework activities to ensure customer schedules, quality expectations, and shipping commitments are consistently achieved.
Strategic Planning - Analyze volume forecasts and develop recommendations for space planning, storage strategies, labor requirements, equipment needs, and transportation capacity.
- Ensure effective use of Warehouse Management Systems to optimize labor, accuracy, and throughput across inbound, outbound, inventory, and rework operations.
- Lead designated aspects of WMS implementation and stabilization.
- Recommend enhancements and drive continuous improvement in system utilization.
Quality and Environmental Management Systems- Ensure team training and adherence to Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001).
- Support ongoing system improvements and participate in third party audits.
Relationship & People Leadership- Recruit, develop, motivate, and evaluate supervisors and frontline team members.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to build capability and strengthen leadership effectiveness.
- Partner with management on personnel matters requiring escalation and resolution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, carriers, and customers to support operational goals.
Department & Financial Management- Operate within budgetary guidelines; contribute to annual budget development and ongoing financial reviews.
- Develop and maintain departmental procedures, standards, and documentation.
- Contribute to tactical and annual operating plans, defining goals and objectives for the department.
What You'll BringPeople Leadership & Culture- 8+ years of progressive warehouse or distribution leadership experience, including leading through supervisors and frontline leaders
- Proven success coaching, developing, and holding teams accountable in a fair and consistent manner
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to build trust, motivate teams, and maintain visibility on the warehouse floor
- Demonstrated ability to create a culture of accountability, engagement, and respect aligned with company values
Operational & Strategic Expertise- Deep experience in inbound, outbound, inventory control, and rework operations within a high-volume distribution environment.
- Strong financial and operational acumen, including labor management, productivity optimization, service level performance, and cost stewardship.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate challenges, interpret performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement.
- Experience with WMS platforms (SAP, EWM, or similar) and process optimization initiatives.
Change & Business Leadership- Experience leading operational or cultural change, including managing resistance constructively and sustaining improvements.
- Ability to align teams around clear goals, communicate effectively across functions, and reinforce company values through actions and results.
- Strong cross functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence at multiple levels.
The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $110,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year. Please note that this position's salary range may include multiple levels. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
