DC Manager-in-Training: Lead Operations & Growth
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Management
Operations Management, General Management
Who We Are
We’re Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in!
Base Pay Range:
$85,000-$92,000
Leadership Development Program - Distribution Center Manager-in-Training
Are you ready to lead, grow, and make an impact? We’re seeking a driven and experienced operations professional to join our Leadership Development Program as Distribution Center Manager-in-training. This role is designed for individuals with a passion for team development, operational excellence, and long-term career growth.
As a Distribution Center Manager-in-Training, you’ll play a critical role in daily warehouse operations while developing the leadership skills and business acumen needed to manage a distribution center. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, participate in strategic initiatives, and receive hands-on training across safety, inventory control, staffing, and performance management.
This is a developmental role with a clear path to advancement. Within 18–24 months, successful candidates may be relocated to lead a distribution center in another market, based on business needs and individual readiness.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and supervise warehouse teams to ensure safety, productivity, and engagement.
- Support operational planning, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate on staffing strategies, performance evaluations, and employee development.
- Participate in structured training, mentoring, and leadership projects.
- Prepare for future relocation and promotion into a Distribution Center Manager role.
Who You Are:
- A hands-on leader with 5+ years of operations experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and warehouse systems (WMS, TMS, ERP).
- A strong communicator with a passion for developing people and driving change.
- Open to travel asneededfortrainingandprojectwork(Estimated
30%). - Relocation as part of your career journey.
This is more than a job—it’s a launchpad for your future in leadership. If you’re ready to grow with us, apply today.
As an Distribution Center Manager-in-Training, your essential job functions will include the following:
Leadership and Supervision
- Ensure a safe work environment by leading safety programs, ensuring associates receive safety training and certifications, enforcing safety procedures, and addressing safety issues.
- Utilize effective coaching, teaching and training to develop successful team members.
- Collaborate with leadership on employee initiatives to create and promote an environment where team members are involved, empowered, and committed to the success of the Company, thereby negating the need for third party representation.
- Assist in the development and execution of strategies for recognition, engagement and teambuilding.
- Collaborate with manager on the design of staffing strategies to ensure work force is flexible and can respond to variations in work flow. Monitor labor hours and consult with manager on budgetary and operational impact.
- Provide input into performance assessments of each team member and recommend appropriate action such as promotions, counseling and termination. Assist Distribution Center Manager with performance conversations.
- Assist with coaching, counseling and discipline to hold associates accountable for performance.
- Assist with scheduling staffing to meet the changing daily business needs.
- Supervise and provide direction for associates.
- Assist with interviewing and making hiring recommendations.
- Assist with ensuring all records and reports are prepared on a timely basis and effectively maintained.
Operations
- Execute on daily operations including monitoring of productivity and quality, process troubleshooting, and all other activities required to ensure safety, inventory accuracy, on-time deliveries and exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Assist in planning, organizing, and monitoring the…
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