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Midcontinent · 12 hours ago

Distribution Center Manager

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Midcontinent is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for managing centralized inventory operations. This strategic role involves overseeing inventory control processes, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with safety and service standards across multiple locations.

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Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all aspects of receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations, ensuring alignment with company policies, service standards, and performance goals

Maintain warehouse safety, cleanliness, and functionality by managing layout design, equipment inspections, and timely repairs or replacements

Develop, implement, and enforce standardized operational procedures to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations across all supported locations

Monitor and control inventory levels through regular audits, issue resolution, and system accuracy to support financial and operational goals

Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service quality using Lean or other continuous improvement methodologies

Collaborate with leadership to define and achieve KPIs related to productivity, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction

Build and maintain strong vendor and partner relationships to support material flow, equipment needs, and service delivery

Assess staffing needs, identify talent gaps, and support hiring, training, and development to build a high-performing, engaged team

Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement through coaching, feedback, and performance management

Partner with other warehouse and distribution leaders to standardize best practices and share operational insights across the organization

Operate and drive a company vehicle in compliance with all Midco policies and procedures, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to traffic laws. Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle to present a professional image

Provide constructive and timely feedback for team members to foster engagement through coaching, training and stretch opportunities to increase team performance

Perform quarterly reviews and effectively manage disciplinary and/or performance issues

Model Midco’s mission, vision, values, ethos, and Leadership Success Drivers, and inspire others to do the same

Ensure customer privacy by adhering to Midco’s privacy guidelines while actively following Midco policies and procedures

Maintain regular attendance to be available for your team and as required by your position

Be available to provide assistance to team members outside of normal business hours as necessary

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Warehouse Management SystemsProcess ImprovementLeadership ExperienceMicrosoft 365Material Requirements PlanningEnterprise Resource PlanningContinuous Improvement MethodologiesTeam DevelopmentSafety ComplianceCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

7 years of experience in warehouse or inventory operations, with a proven track record of career growth and increased responsibility

5 years of leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive results and implement process improvements

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels

Proficient in general computer operations, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word) and commonly used business communication tools

Experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

Have the ability to obtain certification to operate material handling equipment, such as forklift and/or skid steer

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement methodologies

Certifications such as CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management), or CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution)