Sr. DC 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 4–12 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.
• 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.

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.

About Epic Personnel Partners, LLC

Epic Personnel Partners is a woman-owned staffing firm dedicated to forging strong, lasting relationships. We don’t just evaluate resumes—we assess personality, passions, and potential to ensure optimal candidate fit. For over two decades, our bespoke technology-driven approach has connected clients with exceptional professionals. Learn more at epicpp.com.

Epic Personnel Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Company Description

About Epic Personnel Partners, LLC\r\n\r\nEpic Personnel Partners is a woman-owned staffing firm dedicated to forging strong, lasting relationships. We don’t just evaluate resumes—we assess personality, passions, and potential to ensure optimal candidate fit. For over two decades, our bespoke technology-driven approach has connected clients with exceptional professionals. Learn more at epicpp.com.\r\n\r\nEpic Personnel Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.