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Distribution Center Sr. Operations Manager

Legacy Supply Chain
Oswego, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026 CLOSED ON 5/19/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Center Sr. Operations Manager position at Legacy Supply Chain?

What to expect as a Sr. Operations Manager:

 

  • Assist with managing all aspects of distribution facility.
  • Maintain a high degree of visibility and access to employees, and ensure facility is operating in a safe and productive manner.
  • Assist with P&L management and other financial reporting, as needed.
  • Maintain daily staffing and productivity levels to ensure customer goals are being met
  • Review and evaluate performance of warehouse functions, address performance gaps, and take corrective action, as needed, to ensure the managers/supervisors of each functional area are delivering on operating goals.
  • Ensures all established policies and procedures are followed.
  • Promote high customer service expectations among team members, monitor results with customers to ensure performance is meeting expectations and take action to correct performance gaps and/or address improvement opportunities.
  • Administrative duties include preparing required reports and correspondence. 
  • Responsible for development and growth of facility team.
  • Set the standard for and oversees the housekeeping activities.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of all operating systems.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

 

  • BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 4 years, manager level experience as an operations manager or manager in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum 6 years of increased responsibility within distribution, supply chain and logistics functions
  • P&L experience preferred, budgeting/finance a plus
  • Detail oriented with ability to demonstrate skill in business analysis, and/or a track record in executing company standards successfully.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, interact and convey business decisions with many different levels within the organization.
  • Thorough knowledge of receiving, shipping, inventory systems, supply chain management, logistics, customer service, reporting, system analysis, equipment and warehouse functionality
  • Proven success in maintaining quality, service and client relationships in a high-paced setting.
  • Experience working in team oriented, multi-shift environment.
  • Strong computer skills with proven competencies in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Familiar with use of WMS systems (RF Technology).

Why Legacy Supply Chain?

  • Competitive Pay: Highly competitive wages
  • Retirement Support: Company-funded 401(k) with top match percentage in the industry
  • Robust Health Plan: Affordable, comprehensive protection for you and your family - medical, dental, vision, and more
  • Job Skills Development: On-the-job supply chain skills development, in person and online training
  • Leadership Development: Programs to prepare future supply chain leaders including new manager training and Leadership Excellence Summit
  • Career Opportunities: Build a career path at a growing company that focuses on development, succession planning, and HIPO identification

 

For over 40 years, Legacy Supply Chain has grown and evolved as a pioneering, mid-sized 3PL provider that businesses depend on to create control over their dynamic omni-channel supply chains. We believe in the power of a more connected world and staying connected to our employees, our customers and their consumers is more important than ever.

 

We take an intentional approach to creating alignment between our people, our culture, and our values. Our proven development methodology ensures that our 6 core values guide our business strategy and our daily behaviors.

 

Our purpose is to develop servant leaders who help people, commerce and communities work better together. Because when people lead by example and serve one another, everyone profits - and that certainly feels like a Legacy worth leaving.

 

Legacy Supply Chain is an equal opportunity employer. Legacy Supply Chain does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Legacy Supply Chain is hiring a Distribution Center Sr. Operations Manager to lead and oversee our distribution center located in Oswego, IL. The Sr. Operations Manager will be responsible for building strong customer partnerships, leading continuous improvement projects, and for the success of the overall operations in the distribution center. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match!

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