Regional Distribution Center Manager
Location: Wellsburg, WV | Type: Full-Time, On-Site
About the Company
We are a dynamic industrial safety organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced safety solutions that set the standard for excellence. Safety isn't just a priority here — it's our passion.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a high-performing Distribution Center Manager to lead a single fast-paced fulfillment center. You will own day-to-day site performance while driving modernization through automation, AI-enabled decision-making, and a relentless focus on customer experience.
The ideal candidate brings 10–15 years of progressive distribution or fulfillment leadership experience with a proven record of improving throughput, labor productivity, order accuracy, service levels, and cost performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of distribution center operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, inventory management, staffing, safety, and overall facility performance.
- Drive operational excellence by managing throughput, service levels, quality, cost efficiency, and customer experience.
- Identify, evaluate, and deploy automation solutions such as conveyor and sortation systems, pick-to-light technologies, robotics, AMRs, and automated storage systems.
- Utilize AI and advanced analytics to optimize labor planning, slotting strategies, wave planning, forecasting, and real-time decision-making.
- Define, monitor, and improve key performance indicators including units per hour, order cycle time, dock-to-stock, fill rate, OTIF, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, and cost per order.
- Champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Customer Service, IT, Engineering, Transportation, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution.
- Lead workforce planning, coaching, and performance management for supervisors and frontline associates.
- Build and sustain a culture centered on safety, accountability, engagement, and operational discipline.
Qualifications
Required
- 10–15 years of experience in warehousing, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment operations with progressive leadership responsibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).
- Demonstrated success managing high-volume distribution centers or fulfillment operations.
- Proven ability to drive operational improvements through automation, systems enhancements, and technology adoption.
- Strong analytical mindset with hands-on experience leveraging data and AI-driven tools.
- Expertise in warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems, and KPI reporting.
- Consistent track record of improving service levels, reducing costs, and increasing productivity .
Preferred
- Experience in e-commerce, omnichannel, or direct-to-consumer fulfillment environments.
- Exposure to robotics, automation, or AI implementation within warehouse or distribution settings.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications.
- Experience leading facility expansions, redesigns, or large-scale operational transformations.
- Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership and capital investment management.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with company matching contributions.
- Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off and personal leave.
- Employee wellness and wellbeing programs.
