Distribution Center Manager - Columbus

JOB SUMMARY

The Distribution Center Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations within the Columbus, OH Distribution Center, ensuring efficiency, safety, and productivity across all functions. This role manages personnel, resources, and workflow to meet key performance indicators (KPIs), while serving as the primary liaison between the distribution center and corporate leadership.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Develop and maintain a safe working environment for all employees, visitors and guests.

Create and direct Columbus site safety committee in accordance with corporate safety initiatives.

Oversee the planning and allocation of labor resources at the Columbus Distribution Center.

Responsible for all employee resource management, including hiring and evaluation of DC personnel.

Lead, train and develop supervisors and leads to manage receiving, order fulfillment, inventory and shipping.

Work with leadership to define and manage to KPI expectations to exceed service goals & financial performance.

Establish and maintain reporting and BI insights to drive internal stakeholder visibility on performance.

Conducts new employee onboarding and leads operational training programs.

Monitors the performance of DC employees, provides feedback and training as necessary.

Manages supply levels in conjunction with YDG procurement team.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives for processes and workflows.

Manage resources and supplies to capital expenditure budget.

Oversee facility maintenance, security and equipment.

Work closely with sales, customer service and procurement to ensure seamless supply chain execution.

Proactively drive process and collaboration for intercompany/inter-site activity.

Serve as primary liaison between the Ohio site and the rest of the corporate entities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 7 years' experience in a warehouse environment with continuous professional growth.

Minimum of 5 years' managerial experience in a warehouse environment with at least 50 direct employees.

Demonstrated proficiency in SAP ERP, WMS systems & Microsoft office suite.

Strong knowledge base of general warehouse/logistics operations.

Ability to direct and lead personnel professionally and effectively.

Strong organizational and time management skills.