A dynamic and results-driven Distribution Manager with over eight years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain operations, and team leadership within automated distribution centers. Adept at building high-performing teams through strategic talent development, performance coaching, and collaborative leadership. Proven track record of aligning operational execution with enterprise objectives by leveraging Lean methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, and MOS to drive continuous improvement and cost-effective productivity.In this role, the Distribution Manager leads and empowers a diverse workforce—including salaried Coaches, Coordinators, and over 100 Distribution Associates—while overseeing complex warehouse operations supported by advanced technologies and systems such as SAP/EWM. With sharp financial acumen and a passion for data-driven decision making, they steer budget forecasting, workflow optimization, and inventory management practices to ensure timely, accurate, and safe product delivery.Committed to fostering an inclusive and communicative workplace culture, the Distribution Manager promotes employee engagement and recognition while enforcing world-class safety standards. Their expertise extends to ergonomics, regulatory compliance, and hands-on training initiatives that support organizational excellence and elevate the overall associate experience.Combining technical proficiency, strategic foresight, and emotional intelligence, this leader thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments—and is deeply invested in transforming warehouse operations into agile, customer-focused ecosystems.BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
LeadershipRecommend and initiate personnel actions, such as selections, promotions, transfers, training, terminations, counseling and disciplinary measures.Provide leadership, focus, direction, and coordination to Coaches, Coordinators and Distribution Associates.Conduct annual staffing reviews, succession planning and performance reviews of the operations management team.Provide leadership, focus, direction, and coordination to 3 Salaried Coaches, 8 Coordinators and 100 plus Distribution Associates in a fully automated DC.Develops direct reports through a collaborative performance management process; performs annual evaluations and individual development plans.Develops warehouse operations system improvements by analyzing process workflow, staffing and space requirements, and equipment layout, implementing changes. OperationsRefine and develop procedures to ensure continuous improvement in all aspects of the Distribution Center through 5S, Kaizen, and MOS processes.Responsible for planning, coordination and managing functions and personnel to ensure utilization of the WMS/EWM to maintain cost effective operations and ensure customer satisfaction.Achieves warehouse operational objectives by contributing to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends.Meets warehouse operations financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; staffing levels: scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.Develops warehouse operations systems by developing, implementing, enforcing, and evaluating policies and procedures, developing processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory mgt, and shipping. CultureProvide effective associate relations within the team by ensuring that practices are fair and consistent.Engage in open honest communications to encourage associate feedback and to increase employee engagement; actively support recognition and rewards programs to enhance the employee experience.Ensure appropriate communications to inform associates about important business information and engage associates in the business. Safety and TrainingAchieve world-class safety metrics in recordable incident rate and lost time incident rate. Provide work areas that promote positive ergonomic activity and focus on safety.Ensure all rules and regulations of the facility are followed and all safety violations are reported documented; dispense appropriate disciplinary action and counseling.Direct team to ensure proper and timely training of associates on company policies, safety programs, and job requirements.Responsible to direct the maintenance of good housekeeping procedures, safe storage of product in all areas of the warehouse and maintenance of all material handling equipment. CompetenciesCustomer FocusDeveloping Direct ReportsDirecting Others Managing and Measuring WorkMotivating OthersPriority Settings Innovation Management