Senior Distribution Center Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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 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.
• Previous experience of management in warehousing required.
• 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 but not required.

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.