Distribution Manager

@ Uline, Inc.
Uline, Inc.uline,inc..com

Distribution Manager

Lake Forest, IL
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Uline is a family-owned, top distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials in North America. The Distribution Manager role involves leading warehouse teams, improving operations, and delivering excellent service at a large facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 7+ years distribution leadership
  • Experience with KPIs & WMS
  • Proven safety and productivity success
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Qualifications

  • Leadership of large teams
  • Operational excellence focus
  • Experience in fast-paced environment

Full job description

Distribution Manager

Wisconsin Distribution Center

12885 104th Street, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Are you a hands-on warehouse leader who enjoys coaching employees, solving problems and driving operational excellence? Join Uline as a Distribution Manager and lead from the warehouse floor, staying connected to daily operations while developing high-performing teams and delivering the exceptional service our customers count on. You'll help lead Uline's distribution operations in Pleasant Prairie, spanning over 1.5 million square feet.

Position Responsibilities

  • Lead by example on the warehouse floor, working alongside employees to ensure high levels of accuracy, productivity and safety.

  • Direct all aspects of day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and supporting departments.

  • Coach and develop warehouse managers who lead a team of 500+ employees through daily feedback and hands-on leadership.

  • Drive operational excellence through accountability and continuous improvement to deliver industry-leading service and same-day shipping.

  • Investigate operational challenges, remove barriers and implement practical, data-driven improvements that strengthen warehouse performance.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • 7+ years leading high-volume distribution operations, including direct leadership of warehouse managers and teams of 400+ people.

  • Proven success improving productivity, quality and safety through operational leadership.

  • Experience leading with KPIs, performance metrics and warehouse management systems (WMS).

  • Strong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!

  • Multiple bonus programs.

  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.

  • Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

  • Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities.

  • First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.

  • Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.

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