Manager, Distribution Center & Warehouse Operations

Eaton Corporation • Youngsville, NC • 1d ago

We are seeking an experienced Distribution Center Manager to lead operations within our new Youngsville, NC-based 550,000 sq. ft. facility, overseeing a team of approximately 125 employees. Relocation assistance is available to the Raleigh-Durham area from within the US. Minimal travel is expected (~10%).

The expected annual salary range for this role is $146000 - $215000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across receiving, inventory, and shipping while ensuring safety, quality, and service targets are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all daily distribution center operations, including inbound, storage, picking, packing, and outbound shipping Manage, coach, and develop a workforce including supervisors and frontline teams Drive performance against key metrics such as order accuracy, on-time delivery, productivity, and cost Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy through effective controls and cycle counting programs Optimize labor planning, staffing, and workflow to meet demand and improve efficiency Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all OSHA and company standards Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, transportation, and customer service teams Manage operating budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Minimum 7 years of experience in distribution, warehouse, or manufacturing plant operations Minimum 5 years of direct people leadership experience Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred:

Experience leading large teams (50+ people) Experience as Manager or lead of a Distribution Center/warehouse/manufacturing plant preferred Greenfield/startup DC experience helpful Lean/Six sigma certification SAP ERP experience

Skills:

Knowledge of warehouse management and ERP systems Experience with inventory control and logistics operations Analytical and problem-solving abilities Manage operating budget, including labor, equipment, and facility costs Proven leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment Continuous improvement mindset with Lean/Six Sigma exposure Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving skills

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here (https://www.youreatonbenefits.com/candidates) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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