North America Distribution Center Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily operations for DwyerOmega’s distribution centers located in South Bend, IN, and Swedesboro, NJ.

• Create and execute scalable processes, procedures, and best practices to support a top-tier distribution model.

• Promote operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, accuracy, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

• Cultivate a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, safety, and performance.

• Ensure adherence to all regulatory, quality, and safety standards across both facilities.

• Assist in defining and implementing the future vision for North American distribution operations.

• Identify opportunities for streamlining workflows, improving inventory management, optimizing space utilization, and elevating overall supply chain performance.

• Spearhead initiatives that modernize warehouse and distribution processes to support company growth and scalability.

• Collaborate with leadership to establish operational standards, KPIs, and long-term strategic plans.

• Build, mentor, and motivate high-performing teams across various locations.

• Foster an environment of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development.

• Coach leaders and team members to enhance operational capabilities and drive engagement.

• Promote effective communication and alignment between sites and cross-functional departments.

• Lead impactful projects aimed at improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing service quality.

• Work with cross-functional teams including operations, transportation, procurement, customer service, and global partners to implement innovative solutions.

• Advocate for Lean principles, continuous improvement, and process optimization initiatives that align with business objectives.

• Drive positive organizational change through effective project execution and leadership.

• Monitor and enhance key operational metrics such as order accuracy, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, productivity, shipping costs, and overall warehouse efficiency.

• Analyze operational performance data to uncover trends, opportunities, and areas needing improvement.

• Develop and implement corrective actions that yield measurable improvements in service, cost, and operational performance.

• Establish performance standards and reporting mechanisms that promote continuous improvement and operational excellence across both distribution centers.

• Collaborate with transportation teams to identify and implement cost-effective carrier and logistics solutions.

• Supervise the effective use and ongoing enhancement of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

• Ensure accurate inventory levels through efficient cycle count programs and inventory control processes.

• Assess and implement technologies that enhance operational visibility and efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• A minimum of 7 years of proven leadership experience in managing multi-site distribution or warehouse operations.

• Strong comprehension of supply chain, logistics, and distribution best practices.

• Demonstrated success in leading operational improvement and transformation initiatives.

• Experience in developing processes, procedures, and scalable operational models.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment.

• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• The chance to influence and shape operational strategy.

• Engagement with large-scale improvement initiatives.

• A collaborative culture focused on growth.

• The opportunity to effect meaningful change across multiple facilities.

• Career advancement within a global organization dedicated to innovation and operational excellence.