Distribution Manager

ULINE

$85K — $110K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 7+ years in high-volume distribution leadership, overseeing teams of 400+ people.
  • Track record of enhancing productivity, quality, and safety in operations.
  • Experience with KPIs, performance metrics, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making capabilities in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead warehouse operations directly from the floor, ensuring accuracy and safety.
  • Oversee daily activities across inbound, outbound, and supporting departments.
  • Develop and coach warehouse managers to improve team performance and engagement.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for operational excellence and same-day shipping.
  • Analyze and resolve operational challenges using data-driven strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance and 401(k) with a 6% employer match starting immediately.
  • Various bonus programs available.
  • Generous paid holidays and time off.
  • Tuition Assistance Program to support ongoing education.
Full Job Description

Distribution Manager

Wisconsin Distribution Center

12885 104th Street, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Are you a hands-on warehouse leader who enjoys coaching employees, solving problems and driving operational excellence? Join Uline as a Distribution Manager and lead from the warehouse floor, staying connected to daily operations while developing high-performing teams and delivering the exceptional service our customers count on. You'll help lead Uline's distribution operations in Pleasant Prairie, spanning over 1.5 million square feet.

Position Responsibilities

  • Lead by example on the warehouse floor, working alongside employees to ensure high levels of accuracy, productivity and safety.

  • Direct all aspects of day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and supporting departments.

  • Coach and develop warehouse managers who lead a team of 500+ employees through daily feedback and hands-on leadership.

  • Drive operational excellence through accountability and continuous improvement to deliver industry-leading service and same-day shipping.

  • Investigate operational challenges, remove barriers and implement practical, data-driven improvements that strengthen warehouse performance.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelors degree.

  • 7+ years leading high-volume distribution operations, including direct leadership of warehouse managers and teams of 400+ people.

  • Proven success improving productivity, quality and safety through operational leadership.

  • Experience leading with KPIs, performance metrics and warehouse management systems (WMS).

  • Strong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!

  • Multiple bonus programs.

  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.

  • Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

  • Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities.

  • First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.

  • Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

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