Demo

Distribution Center Manager

Imperial Supplies
Salisbury, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
Work Location Type: Salisbury, North Carolina Onsite

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.

Achieve your dreams!! Join our Imperial Supplies team!

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.

Now Hiring a Distribution Center Manager at our Salisbury, North Carolina distribution center

  • Monday - Friday No nights or weekends!
  • 18 days paid time off
  • 6 paid holidays
  • Day 1 benefits including medical, dental, vision
  • 6% company contribution to 401K with immediate investing

The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for the overall DC operation and implementation management of company policies and procedures within the Regional Distribution Center. Provides direct supervision of four to eight leadership positions within various operational areas of the DC and management of the Capital plan and budget, and achievement of order shipment metrics. Work cross-functionally with Customer Service, Sales, Purchasing and Human Resources to achieve sales, operational, safety and continuous improvement goals.

Learn more about our warehouse operations!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCEf_ecgRnU

Specifically, you will oversee operational activities of the Regional Distribution Center including budget up to $ 5 Million, capital plan achievement up to $ 3 Million and order shipment goals up to $ 75 Million annually.

Provide leadership and employee motivation for successful DC operation and completion of CI goals. Communicate effectively with supervisors and associates and create an open communication style that fosters a collaborative work environment.

Responsible for successful recruitment, training, and development of all department associates. Provides short term coverage planning for staffing requirements, and long-term staffing reviews and recommendations based on supporting analytics.

Develop and coach leaders utilizing a variety of Human Resources technologies and tools. Exercise authority for staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, disciplinary notices, and terminations.

Recommend Capital investments involving warehouse space requirements, industrial lift equipment and material handling needs with budgetary authority of up to $3 Million.

Process and report company records including labor, payroll, quality, and inventory. Ensures daily electronic confirmation of all orders shipped each day. Make all necessary corrections prior to daily transmission.

Demonstrate an understanding of Lean principles and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and events. Engage and educate direct reports in CI through coaching, training, and reinforcing progress. Achieve up to $200k in annual CI savings.

Incorporate strong safety focus into daily activities including safety training, establishing, and reinforcing safe practices and documents. Enforce OSHA standards and addresses unsafe conditions immediately. Schedule preventative maintenance of all distribution equipment and handles any necessary repairs as required.

Requirements for this position include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience and 5 – 7 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center leadership experience.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

Salary : $75 - $200,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Distribution Center Manager?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Distribution Center Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$102,002 - $138,042
Income Estimation: 
$151,924 - $214,417
Income Estimation: 
$102,002 - $138,042
Income Estimation: 
$151,924 - $214,417
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Imperial Supplies

  • Imperial Supplies Reno, NV
  • Work Location Type: Reno, Nevada Onsite Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Imperial Supplies Reno, NV
  • Work Location Type: Reno, Nevada Onsite Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Imperial Supplies Janesville, WI
  • Work Location Type: Janesville, Wisconsin Onsite Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving ... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Imperial Supplies Arlington, TX
  • Work Location Type: Arlington, Texas Onsite Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the f... more
  • 4 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Distribution Center Manager jobs in the Salisbury, NC area that may be a better fit.

  • EnergyUnited Career Center Statesville, NC
  • About EnergyUnited EnergyUnited is North Carolina’s largest electric cooperative, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable service to our mem... more
  • Just Posted

  • ADUSA Distribution Salisbury, NC
  • Category/Area of Expertise: Strategy Job Requisition: 486590 Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive Store Code: ADUSA Dist L&D-Executive (5169046) ... more
  • 9 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!