Distribution center manager

NOW HIRING: Distribution Center Manager | Kansas City, MO Base Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 / year

Bonus Structure: 10% Target Annual Bonus + Monthly Incentives (Up to $350/mo)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

We are seeking a Distrubtion Manager for a premier nationwide gourmet food company. This will be a hands-on Manager role to lead our high-performing Kansas City warehouse team.

ABOUT THE ROLE (WORKING MANAGER)

We aren't looking for someone to sit behind a desk all day. We need an authentic, personable, and active leader to manage daily DC operations, oversee FSQA standards, handle supply budgets, and lead our tight-knit crew of 8-9 employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Outbound & Inbound Logistics: Manage daily workflows (95% small parcel). Direct-book LTL freight loads and communicate daily with carriers using TMS system.

• Quality Assurance & FSQA: Maintain food safety logs in Microsoft Excel/SharePoint to guarantee FDA audit readiness. Generate BOLs and manage carrier damage/meltage claims.

• Inventory & Supply Management: Conduct regular FEFO lot tracking and cycle counts. Order operational supplies within monthly budget limits.

• Hands-On Operations & Fleet: Safely operate Sit-Down Forklifts and Walkie Riders. Manage local delivery fleet DOT compliance. Perform active floor work, including short-distance heavy lifting (75 to 130 lbs rail-to-pallet transfers).

• Team Leadership: Build trust, maintain high morale, and drive long-term retention through supportive, approachable management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-4+ years (up to 8+ preferred) in warehouse management, logistics, or food distribution.

• Direct experience booking LTL carriers and managing freight.

• Proficiency in navigating Microsoft Excel and SharePoint to manage logs and standard templates.

• Skilled in operating Sit-Down Forklifts and Walkie Riders (OSHA cert is a plus).

• Physically able to perform heavy lifting (up to 130 lbs short-distance).

• Personable, team-oriented leadership style.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay: $65k-$72k base salary.

• Double bonus opportunity: 10% annual bonus + monthly KPI bonuses.

• Steady M-F shift schedule with overtime as needed.

salary: $60,000 - $72,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Logistics

• Oversee all inbound and outbound warehouse operations, ensuring timely and accurate shipment of products (predominantly small parcel).
• Direct-book loads and maintain daily communications with LTL freight carriers.
• Handle direct inventory management and warehouse operational supply ordering, adhering strictly to a monthly budget.
• Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment (Sit-Down Forklift and Walkie Rider Forklift).
• Perform regular, physically active warehouse tasks, including direct hands-on lifting and transferring items (rail to pallet) weighing 75 lbs to 130 lbs .

Quality Assurance & Compliance (FSQA)

• Maintain all FSQA logs, records, and compliance documentation to ensure audit readiness for FDA visits.
• Navigate and update quality records on Microsoft Excel via SharePoint .
• Generate Bills of Lading (BOLs) and other operational documentation via Excel templates.
• Investigate and discern carrier-related damage and meltage claims vs. internal shipping errors.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Provide supportive, personable leadership to a small, lean team of approximately 8-9 employees.
• Drive high employee engagement and maintain positive team morale to promote long-term retention.

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 100lbs
• standing for 7 hours at one time
• working up to 6 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Coaching
• Materials Management
• Distribution
• Warehouse

• Inventory

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.