Distribution Manager

2525 Facility
2525 North Casaloma Dr
Appleton, WI , USA

2525 Facility
2525 North Casaloma Dr
Appleton, WI , USA

The Distribution Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the warehouse and distribution center. This role oversees both salaried and hourly team members while ensuring excellence in safety, inventory accuracy, on-time and in-full customer service, quality, and budget performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on supply chain leader with proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment focused on meeting demanding customer expectations.

Success in this role also requires strong change management skills to lead organizational improvements, strengthen team performance, and drive continuous optimization of distribution operations.

• Direct daily distribution operations in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-SKU environment to consistently achieve customer fulfillment and service objectives.
• Optimize warehouse labor utilization, storage capacity, workflow, and full-case and broken-case picking operations to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements related to warehouse layout, picking methodologies, staffing models, inventory management, and operational workflows.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, resolve operational challenges, and drive continuous performance improvement.
• Oversee warehouse equipment, preventative maintenance programs, and facility operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance.

• Lead, coach, and develop the distribution team to achieve performance goals in safety, quality, productivity, customer service, on-time shipments, and inventory accuracy.
• Build and lead a high-performing operations team by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent, ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence through employee engagement, performance management, and professional development.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by implementing best practices in warehouse operations, inventory control, systems integration, and distribution technologies.
• Lead capital improvement and facility optimization projects that increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth.
• Partner with customer service, Sales, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Production teams to align distribution activities with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Develop solutions to address service challenges and improve order fulfillment, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction, and overall service levels.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture by driving employee engagement, training, and adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Safeguard company assets by ensuring compliance with information security standards, asset management practices, and company policy.

• Manage the distribution center operating budget, including labor, equipment, supplies, maintenance, and third-party service providers.
• Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies that improve operational efficiency and financial performance while meeting budget objectives.
• Lead inventory control activities, including policy development, cycle count programs, transaction accuracy, discrepancy investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to maintain inventory integrity.
• Oversee the effective utilization and continuous improvement of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, and other distribution technologies.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions and leverage technology to improve inventory visibility, productivity, order accuracy, and fulfillment performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound business decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic and operational plans, identify potential obstacles, and implement effective solutions to achieve business objectives.
• Proven experience driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes, and developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and external business partners.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to recruit, develop, coach, mentor, and engage high-performing teams while fostering a culture of…