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Senior Distribution Center Manager

Minooka, Illinois

$95,000.00/year

Industrial & Manufacturing

Job ID: 60475737

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Job Description

Senior Distribution Center Manager – High-Volume Grocery Distribution
Location: Minooka, IL
A rapidly growing food distribution company is seeking a dynamic, high-capacity leader to run an 800K+ square-foot grocery distribution center. This is a flagship facility with complex operations, multiple departments, and a fast-moving environment that demands strategic thinking, operational excellence, and strong leadership presence.
As the Senior Distribution Center Manager, you will own the day-to-day performance of the entire site. You’ll lead DC Operations, Maintenance, HR, Kitchen, Inventory, Quality, Safety, and all administrative functions (dotted-line), ensuring the building runs with precision, efficiency, and a culture of accountability. This role is central to the company’s continued expansion and offers significant visibility to executive leadership.
Job Purpose
Drive the operational, financial, and cultural success of a major distribution center. You will design and execute operational plans, elevate performance across all departments, and ensure the facility meets aggressive productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Optimize warehouse layout to maximize flow, turnover, and storage efficiency.
  • Lead financial reporting and ensure accuracy across all operational metrics.
  • Design and implement production planning for the entire facility.
  • Coach teams on proper handling, storage, and shipping methods.
  • Analyze inventory trends and recommend actions for slow-moving or excess stock.
  • Ensure procedural compliance and maintain accurate stock-level records.
  • Oversee special and periodic inventories with precision and planning.
  • Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
  • Set work procedures, schedules, and workflow standards for all departments.
  • Provide clear direction through written and verbal communication.
  • Assign and inspect work for accuracy, neatness, and policy alignment.
  • Standardize processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Build a strong culture, resolve grievances, and maintain workforce harmony.
  • Address errors and complaints with professionalism and urgency.
  • Perform additional duties as needed to support the success of the DC.
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Lead 4–12 managers who oversee departmental supervisors and 50–100 employees across multiple operational units.
  • Drive performance through training, planning, assigning work, evaluating results, rewarding excellence, and enforcing accountability.
  • Design and implement management and operational procedures that elevate the entire site.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of related experience/training (or equivalent combination).
  • Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Reasoning & Leadership Ability
  • Strong communication skills across all levels of management.
  • Proven ability to lead a diverse workforce.
  • Excellent organizational skills and deep knowledge of DC operations.
  • Team-oriented leadership style with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Physical Demands
  • Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
  • Extended periods of computer work.
  • Ability to climb stairs within the facility.
Work Environment
  • Must be able to work in a large distribution center with varying temperatures.

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