Company Overview

BWT Logistics is a leading transportation, warehousing, and logistics provider dedicated to delivering innovative supply chain solutions for customers across multiple industries. Through operational excellence, safety, teamwork, and customer-focused service, BWT Logistics helps businesses move products efficiently while creating opportunities for employees to grow and succeed. Our commitment to continuous improvement and accountability drives our mission to exceed customer expectations and achieve operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing all warehouse and distribution operations at the Tulip Warehouse facility. This leadership role manages inventory control, shipping and receiving activities, order fulfillment, transportation coordination, labor planning, and customer service performance.

The Distribution Manager will lead operational teams to ensure inventory accuracy, on-time customer deliveries, efficient warehouse operations, and a safe work environment. This position requires a hands-on leader who can develop employees, improve operational performance, and support the growth of the business through effective planning and execution.

The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, monitor key performance metrics, maintain customer satisfaction, ensure regulatory compliance, and build a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory control, and order fulfillment.
• Ensure accurate and timely movement of inventory and customer shipments.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation processes.
• Coordinate transportation activities with carriers, customers, and internal operational teams.
• Monitor productivity, labor utilization, space utilization, and workflow efficiency.
• Analyze operational metrics and key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and operational best practices.
• Lead workforce planning, employee scheduling, staffing, and training initiatives.
• Coach and develop supervisors, leads, and warehouse associates.
• Conduct operational meetings to communicate goals, priorities, and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, service, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and OSHA safety standards.
• Support customer onboarding, process implementations, and business growth initiatives.
• Manage departmental expenses, labor costs, and overall operational performance.
• Collaborate with leadership to achieve strategic and operational objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, transportation coordination, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Experience managing customer accounts in a logistics, warehousing, or 3PL environment.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift Certification required or ability to obtain certification after hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Train-the-Trainer Certification.
• Experience in high-volume distribution operations.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 annually
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 90 days.
• Time Off: Paid holidays and PTO available after 90 days.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development programs.

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Occasional overtime, weekend work, or schedule adjustments may be required based on business and customer needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BWT Logistics and its subsidiaries are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or perceived disability.