Associate Manager, Distribution Operations - 1st Shift

Associate Manager, Distribution Operations - 1st Shift Job Location: US-CO-Frederick Posting closes: 6/15/2026 Hybrid status: In-Office = Work is completed at an assigned Otter facility. Overview Otter Products is hiring an Associate Distribution Operations Manager to join our team in Frederick, CO. This position is onsite and will work Monday to Thursday 5:00 am to 3:30 pm. The role oversees distribution center operations within its assigned function, working cross-functionally to partner with other managers to maintain best-in-class operations and implement process improvements. The Associate Distribution Operations Manager ensures all shifts meet or exceed goals and is a people leader. Responsibilities Lead and manage distribution center operations within assigned functional area(s) spanning multiple teams, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met. Drive operational execution across assigned shift, ensuring performance metrics are achieved or exceeded consistently, and done so in a cost-effective and budget-conscious manner. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including other associate managers, functional leaders, and external teams to optimize workflows and resolve operational challenges and effectively allocate resources and headcount as needed. Utilize ERP/MRP systems and inbound scheduling tools to manage headcount and capacity schedules to meet business demands. Provide a high degree of leadership and coaching to shift supervisors, direct reports, as well as temporary flex force employees in the form of communication, issue resolution, process change, education and empowerment. Achieve and maintain facility goals, objectives, and reports performance against targets. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards. Foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture focused on accountability, engagement, development and cross-functionality. Maintain and organize warehouse environment to ensure the facility is in proper operation. Support and maintain a positive safety culture by being an active leader in all safety program initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Minimum of three years of warehouse or logistics experience is required. Previous experience in a mentor, supervisor, lead, or manager role is preferred. EEO Statement Otter Products, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic or status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and in accordance with all other applicable federal, state and local laws. Compensation & Benefits Base Compensation Range Minimum: USD $80,000.00/Yr. Base Compensation Range Maximum: USD $90,000.00/Yr. Additional Total Rewards: Otter Products offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary life, long‑term and short‑term disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees also receive accrued paid time off based on seniority, volunteer time off, parental leave, bereavement leave, company holidays and years of service awards. Variable Incentive Program: This position is eligible for the Profit Sharing Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr