General Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts$80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in distribution center, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain roles
  • 3+ years of management experience in a distribution setting
  • Strong knowledge of safety practices and regulatory compliance
  • Proven ability in managing operational budgets and expenses
  • Experience leading large, multi-functional teams across shifts

Responsibilities

  • Oversee distribution center operations including shipping, receiving, and customer service
  • Ensure daily operational performance meets delivery and accuracy targets
  • Manage all financial aspects including labor and operating costs
  • Partner with regional director on business and labor planning
  • Collaborate with HR on team member management and engagement initiatives
  • Conduct evaluations and promote team member development
  • Promote a safe working environment through risk management and safety initiatives
  • Analyze metrics to identify operational improvements
  • Lead initiatives for optimizing workflows and supply chain performance

Benefits

  • Competitive wages and paid time off
  • Stock purchase plan and 401(k) with employer contributions starting on day one
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Team member health and wellbeing programs
  • Tuition educational assistance programs
  • Opportunities for career growth
Full Job Description
Responsible for leading all aspects of distribution center operations, including customer service, inventory management, financial performance, operational efficiency, safety, and team member development. Oversees daily warehouse and transportation activities to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective service to stores while maintaining compliance with O'Reilly policies and operational standards. Provides strategic leadership to drive productivity, continuous improvement, accountability, and a high-performance culture throughout the distribution center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Oversee all aspects of distribution center operations, including transportation, shipping, receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, customer service, physical assets, and inventory integrity.
  • Lead daily operational performance to ensure on-time deliveries, shipment accuracy, efficient materials movement, and excellent service levels to stores and customers.
  • Direct and manage all distribution center expenses, including labor, operating costs, and capital expenditures, while maintaining alignment with financial objectives and budget expectations.
  • Partner with the Regional Director Distribution to develop annual business plans, operational strategies, labor plans, and capital budgets that support company goals.
  • Collaborate closely with Human Resources to support recruiting, retention, engagement, corrective action processes, and overall team member relations initiatives when needed.
  • Conduct team member evaluations, coaching discussions, development planning, and bench building to support succession planning initiatives.
  • Promote and maintain a safe working environment by aggressively managing risk, loss prevention, workplace safety initiatives, and environmental standards.
  • Analyze operational metrics, workflow performance, labor utilization, transportation activity, and inventory trends to identify opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiency improvements.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow optimization, warehouse layout efficiency, logistics processes, scheduling effectiveness, and overall supply chain performance.
  • Support additional operational initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned by the Regional DC Director or senior leadership in support of distribution center objectives.


SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
  • Minimum of 6 years of distribution center, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience within a distribution environment.
  • Strong understanding of safety practices, risk management, key performance indicators and regulatory compliance within a distribution environment.
  • Ability to develop and manage operational budgets, labor expenses, and capital planning initiatives.
  • Experience leading large teams across multiple operational functions and shifts.
Desired:
  • Experience utilizing warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), or supply chain analytics tools.
  • Knowledge of advanced logistics planning and inventory optimization.


Total Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
  • Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
  • Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
  • Opportunities for Career Growth


About O'Reilly Auto Parts

O'Reilly Automotive is a retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories in the United States. Its product line includes re-manufactured automotive hard parts, accessories, and a complete line of auto body paint and related materials, automotive tools, and professional service equipment. O'Reilly Automotive was started in 1957 and is based in Springfield, Missouri.

O'Reilly Auto Parts Careers

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Net Income
$1.7 billion
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1957
5 Year Trend
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