Operations Manager; Distribution Center

Operations Manager (Distribution Center) Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The primary function of this position is to coordinate warehouse employees, administer policies and procedures as they relate to shipping and receiving inventory, in a safe warehouse setting and to assist in loading trucks. The Operations Manager position supports purchasing and sales in organizing stock in a way that maximizes space and picking orders in an accurate & timely manner.

• Supervise a crew of 6-10 warehouse employees
• Selects, develops and motivates assigned warehouse personnel
• Motivate and encourage teamwork to ensure set productivity targets are met
• Conduct a daily safety walk-through to ensure that the warehouse is organized, clean, and safe at all times
• Responsible for enforcing company policies of conduct and safety, and initiates disciplinary action as needed
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and quarterly driver safety meetings
• Responsible for inventory accuracy. Conduct daily cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory counts and percentages
• Identifies the causes of product losses and takes corrective action
• Implement and maintain bin location system to aid in storage and picking of goods
• Assist warehouse employees in loading and unloading trucks. This may include staging trucks to be loaded at night
• Controls costs through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of storage space and proper protection of stored materials
• Properly utilizes docks, warehouse layout and route truck loading patterns to minimize loading time
• Maintains the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment to ensure they are running properly and up to safety standards of OSHA and the Federal DOT
• Manage People Net computer system in company trucks to monitor driver’s hours of service and on-duty time, ensuring drivers are in compliance with Federal DOT regulations
• Strategic planning of material transportation requirements – organize delivery routes and determine proper placement of resources that will result in the most efficient delivery of products to customer while maintaining profitability and monitor shipping to ensure products are delivered accurately and on time
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Electronic Email Software
• Office Suite Technology
• CRM
• Bar code scanner
• TMS

• Clamp Truck
• CDL Class A Truck
• Hand Truck
• Pallet Jack

• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Prefer 2 years prior experience in a…