Distribution Center General ManagerGrand Rapids, MI

Auto Wares Group

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Grand Rapids, MI - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 12 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Distribution Center - General Manager

About the Role:

Auto-Wares is seeking a hands-on results-driven Distribution Center General Manager to lead operations people and performance at one of our high-volume distribution centers. This leader ensures exceptional service to our customers operational excellence and a culture that reflects our purpose vision and values.

What Youll Do:
Lead Daily Operations

  • Oversee all warehouse functions: receiving put-away picking shipping returns dock pickup/express and route support.
  • Ensure orders ship accurately and on time through effective planning and resource allocation.
  • Drive productivity inventory accuracy and continuous improvement using data metrics.

Develop and Lead a High-Performing Team

  • Recruit hire train and coach team members and leaders.
  • Build bench strength and ensure consistent execution of standard work.
  • Conduct performance reviews and create development plans.

Own Safety Compliance & Facility Standards

  • Enforce operational safety and personnel policies.
  • Maintain a clean safe secure facility and review security plans annually.
  • Ensure compliance with all local state and federal regulations.

Manage Financial & Business Performance

  • Develop and manage the DC budget with the VP of Distribution.
  • Review financial and operational metrics; take corrective action when needed.
  • Recommend facility improvements equipment and resource needs.

Deliver Outstanding Customer Service

  • Ensure timely accurate order fulfillment and route performance.
  • Resolve customer issues quickly and drive root-cause solutions.
  • Maintain strong communication with Warehouse Managers Shift Managers and Distribution leadership

Model Leadership & Company Values

  • Lead from the floorengage employees show initiative and follow through.
  • Communicate openly listen actively and foster a respectful inclusive environment.
  • Support company initiatives and participate in AWI leadership meetings.



Qualifications

What You Bring

  • Leadership experience in distribution logistics or warehouse operations.
  • Strong people leadership coaching and team-building skills.
  • Ability to manage budgets KPIs and operational performance.
  • Commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Reports To: VP of Distribution

Compensation: Competitive salary corporate bonus program

Tools Provided: Company laptop mobile phone reimbursement corporate credit card



Required Experience:

Director

DescriptionDistribution Center - General Manager About the Role:Auto-Wares is seeking a hands-on results-driven Distribution Center General Manager to lead operations people and performance at one of our high-volume distribution centers. This leader ensures exceptional service to our customers opera...
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Key Skills

  • AS400
  • Lean
  • Management Experience
  • Maximo
  • Warehouse Management
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Warehouse Distribution Experience
  • Warehouse Management System
  • Copywriting
  • Leadership Experience
  • Supervising Experience
  • Logistics