Polaris Inc. · 22 hours ago
Distribution Center Manager
Wilmington, OH, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expPolaris Inc. is a leader in powersports, seeking a Distribution Center Manager for their facility in Wilmington, OH. This role involves overseeing all distribution operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while leading a team to achieve continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Establish goals and strategy for the DC and drive alignment through your team to meet or exceed targets
Overall accountability for DC’s safety, quality, productivity and lean goals
Provide leadership and direction to effectively manage P&L for the facility
Lead and coordinate activities across two campus buildings supporting three brands, aligning site operations with organizational goals and a unified campus culture
Improve and maintain levels of safety, quality, delivery, cost and continuous improvement throughout the facility
Establish continuous improvement/lean culture- change agent who can develop and motivate their team to higher levels of accomplishment
Partner with sales and corporate leadership teams to ensure high level of service to our customers
Lead direct reports to drive changes and improvements to standard operating procedures, work instructions, and other documented training
Support the ongoing efforts of Lean Management Operations within the facility, including reiterating a “6S” culture through ensuring the receiving docks are clean and organized
Lead process improvement projects through the use of prescribed methodologies and tools
Serve in community and lead community relations strategy for the facility
Directly lead, manage, coach, & develop your direct report leadership team in accordance with company policies and procedures
Ensure your leadership team has the training, tools and support to effectively manage their individual teams
Manage staffing levels for the DC, partnering with human resources to ensure current and future appropriate levels
Establish and maintain mentorship, cross-training, and development culture in facility
Conduct performance reviews and development for your leadership team with focus on talent succession
Responsible for interviewing, selecting, and hiring leadership staff in partnership with broader site leadership team
Establish and maintain a positive culture that drives accountability and team first mentality
Communicate to all levels of the organization on topics of site goals, performance feedback, departmental, organization and company initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's/4-year degree required, preferably in Operations or Supply Chain Management, Engineering or other related field; Master's degree preferred
8 + years of progressive leadership experience required; prior experience leading a complex facility
Previous large scale, distribution, manufacturing or supply chain/operations experience required
Deep knowledge of distribution/warehousing: logistics, fulfillment, operations, and facilities
Strong track record of leading leaders; developing talent and empowering them to be successful
Talented communicator, capable of communicating complex messages to different levels of an organization with proven results
Strategic thinker with ability to be hands-on in the operation
Proven experience as a change agent and ability to establish a strong culture around continuous improvement, safety, quality and delivery
Ability to identify and understand complex issues, analyze and compare data, and draw conclusions as a result of analysis
Proven experience effectively communicating orally and written in both broad site and executive level environments
Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities to complete individual and group tasks
Strong interpersonal skills to help build a cohesive team and facilitate the completion of team goals
High proficiency in Microsoft Office and other job-related applications
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Market-leading profit-sharing plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Discounted employee stock purchases plan
Generous matching contribution to 401(k)
Financial wellness education and consultation
Comprehensive suite of benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off
Gym & personal training reimbursement
Life insurance and disability offerings
Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off
Company
Polaris Inc.
Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$850M2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-07-02Post Ipo Debt· $350M
1987-08-21IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Speetzen
Chief Executive Officer
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