Distribution Manager
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Warehouse
Warehouse Manager, Distribution/ General Warehouse, Occupational Health & Safety
The Distribution Manager leads warehouse and logistics operations for their shift, keeping material moving efficiently and shipments going out on time and accurately. This person owns the day-to-day performance of the operation and drives the standards, discipline, and continuous improvement that make it run well. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of warehouse management, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to solving problems on the floor.
Responsibilities- Ensure a clean and safe working environment.
- Implement and manage safety programs to foster a culture of safety.
- Conduct regular safety training and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Ensure timely and accurate shipping schedules.
- Plan and allocate resources to meet shipping demands.
- Optimize the full order cycle for efficiency.
- Build and maintain a strong 2nd shift team of supervisors and hourly employees.
- Ensure integrity in system transactions.
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Run performance management processes – cases per hour, line accuracy, on-time shipping, and others
- Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing team.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in warehouse, shipping, and logistics management.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing teams
- Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in material management methods and WMS software.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a track record of driving team performance.
- High degree of process discipline and compliance with standards.
- Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
- Experience using Oracle software.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Work is performed in both an office setting and a warehouse/distribution environment. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and move about the warehouse floor for extended periods; to communicate verbally and in writing; and to use hands to handle materials, equipment, and computers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The warehouse environment includes exposure to moving powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts), elevated noise levels, and seasonal temperature variations.
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas. This position oversees 2nd shift operations and may require evening hours and schedule flexibility to support business needs.
M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry.
We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, ourhomeand headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product they make.
At M-D, wedon'tjust compete in our categories,we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellenceisn'taccidental. It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.
Integrity Honestydoesn'tneed a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking.
Vision Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today.
Commitment Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.
Communication We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up forwhat'sright.
Stewardship We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight.
When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential.
If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D.
M-D Building Products, Inc offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card…
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