Distribution Center Site Leader / General Manager

What is it like to work for Zoetis, the world leader in animal health? Zoetis means something a little different to every colleague, but at our core, our purpose 'to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals,' is what unites us in all our roles.

We're a global animal health company dedicated to serving veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in more than 100 countries. And we're excited to be a part of the Metro Atlanta, Georgia community.

We are seeking a Distribution Center Site Leader/GM to join our team.

DESCRIPTION:

The Distribution Center Site Leader will be accountable for all aspects of leading their assigned distribution center and will serve on the leadership team of the US DC and LSP Network. The incumbent will ensure their operation is focused on Safety, Quality, and Compliance while also consistently delighting Zoetis's customers.

This role is responsible for creating an appropriately flexible and positive workplace where both tenured and junior colleagues flourish and where Zoetis's Core Beliefs are on display regardless of the activity or the audience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Leadership & Team Development

• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all colleagues understand their roles, expectations, and success metrics.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and compliant work environment where concerns are promptly addressed.
• Support colleague development through effective performance management and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Drive retention and succession planning to build a strong leadership pipeline.

Operational Excellence

• Lead all aspects of distribution center operations with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Logistics Quality team to ensure compliance with Zoetis SOPs and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage site performance to meet or exceed operational targets.

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop and manage the site's operating budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee resource planning to maintain optimal staffing levels based on data-driven forecasts.

Facilities & Project Oversight

• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to manage site maintenance and capital projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with local vendors to ensure high-quality facility services.

Network Collaboration

• Serve as a functional lead across the Zoetis US DC and LSP Network (e.g., Quality, Safety, Procurement).
• Share best practices and provide guidance to other sites within the network.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 year of experience in Operations/Supply Chain Leadership, or 10 years of experience in Operations/Supply Chain leadership in lieu of a degree

TECHNICAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to serve as Designated Representative for distributing pharma products
• Experience in an FDA/USDA regulated environment strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (fluent in English)
• Works effectively in a team-based environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with Team Members to facilitate completion requests and review from all levels to meet all deadlines.
• Demonstrated use of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, WM, and TMS systems preferred

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a full-time, on-site role requiring occasional travel and availability for off-hours and on-call responsibilities.
• Candidates must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.