Strategic DC General Manager: Safety

Position Summary...What you'll do...The General Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of a high-volume grocery distribution center, ensuring operational excellence in safety, quality, service, productivity, talent development, and financial performance. This role drives strategic initiatives, fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and ensures the facility consistently delivers outstanding results for customers, associates, and the business.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Develop, execute, and oversee the facility’s business plan to achieve operational goals related to safety, quality, service, productivity, and financial performance.
• Identify and implement strategic improvements that enhance efficiency, optimize resources, and support long-term growth.
• Lead complex distribution operations while maintaining alignment with organizational priorities and customer expectations.
• Monitor performance metrics and operational trends to drive data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Direct the financial performance of the distribution center by managing budgets, controlling expenses, and maximizing asset utilization.
• Review, analyze, and communicate business performance reports to identify opportunities and risks.
• Ensure effective allocation of labor, equipment, and operational resources to meet business demands and service level expectations.

• Approve and oversee workforce planning strategies to ensure staffing levels support current and future operational requirements.
• Build and develop high-performing leadership teams through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and performance management.
• Lead hiring, promotion, development, and talent retention efforts to strengthen organizational capability.
• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, recognition, and growth.

• Champion a culture of safety by ensuring adherence to company, regulatory, and logistics standards.
• Maintain facility-wide compliance with quality, food safety, operational, and environmental requirements.
• Develop, implement, and sustain policies, procedures, training programs, and supporting documentation to drive consistent execution.
• Conduct regular reviews of operational processes to mitigate risk and ensure continuous compliance.

• Build strong partnerships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support operational success.
• Resolve complex associate, customer, and supplier concerns by conducting thorough investigations and making sound, fact-based decisions.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to align priorities and drive results.

• Serve as an ambassador for the company within the local community by participating in civic organizations, charitable initiatives, and company-sponsored programs.
• Promote community involvement and associate engagement while strengthening the organization’s local presence and reputation.

• Build inclusive, high-performing teams where associates feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
• Foster a culture of belonging by embracing diversity of thought, background, experience, and perspective.
• Develop strong, trust-based relationships through transparent communication, collaboration, and positive leadership.
• Attract, retain, and develop top talent while recognizing and celebrating achievements and contributions.

• Model the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance in every decision and action.
• Lead with humility, accountability, fairness,…