General Manager, Distribution Center Operations

Genuine Parts Company - Altoona, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Altoona, PA

101-250 employees

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The General Manager of Distribution Center Operations is responsible for leading and directing the management team within a fast-paced distribution environment. This role focuses on operational excellence, safety, leadership, and teamwork, ensuring that operational plans are executed effectively and performance goals are met. The manager will foster a culture of safety, engage with teams to maximize productivity, and implement innovative approaches to optimize processes.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, develops, motivates, and supports the distribution center salaried and hourly teams.
• Develops and monitors production plans for the DC and ensures optimal staffing allocation.
• Manages associates with a focus on safety practices to support a safe work environment.
• Oversees the DC's P&L and collaborates with managers to maximize productivity and meet budget targets.
• Establishes process improvement initiatives for operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partners with senior leadership to identify and lead DC network projects.
• Collaborates with operational leaders to standardize processes and support implementations.
• Supports operational strategy to drive business goals for revenue and profitability.
• Develops leaders capable of coaching and motivating associates to meet safety and service standards.
• Ensures effective communication and teamwork among staff to achieve departmental objectives.
• Monitors operational policies to ensure efficient processing of delivery orders and customer service excellence.
• Develops and maintains inventory controls to prevent shrinkage and shortages.
• Ensures effective communication across the business.
• Manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years' experience in inventory/operational tasks.
• 5 years' management experience in a Distribution Center / Fulfillment Center environment.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to engage and motivate others.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong reasoning, conflict-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean thinking.
• A working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Willingness to learn and go above and beyond.

Nice-to-haves

• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Outstanding health benefits
• 401K
• Culture of promotion from within
• Great training and ongoing development