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Job Number #175302 - Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
CP Skin Health Group is a place for your career to thrive! We offer opportunity, challenge, and a great team of driven and dynamic individuals. Encompassing the innovative skincare brands of PCA SKIN, and EltaMD, CP Skin Health Group is a fast-paced, agile organization dedicated to providing skin care solutions that are backed by science.
CP Skin Health Group is a part of the Colgate-Palmolive family, which provides our team with domestic and global career growth opportunities in all departments. Our rich benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid disability and more. Plus our employees have access to our amazing skin care products!
Role Summary:
As the People Business Partner for CP Skin Health, you will be the lead HR presence and a key leadership team member at our Distribution Center. This is a hands-on role where you will balance daily HR operations with big-picture staffing and retention strategies. You will partner directly with DC managers and warehouse employees to resolve employee relations issues, ensure policy compliance, and build a positive, productive culture on the floor. The right candidate isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to tackle day-to-day warehouse HR needs while keeping us aligned with employment laws and company growth goals.
This role is on-site at the Distribution Center 4 days per week, and at the Corporate Office in Scottsdale, AZ, 1 day per week. Bilingual English/Spanish is required to effectively support our frontline teams.
How You Will Make An Impact:
Leadership Coaching & Performance: Advise and train floor supervisors and managers on effective leadership. Guide them through performance management, corrective actions, proper documentation, and handling difficult conversations.Strategic Staffing & Contingent Labor: Drive site-wide headcount planning and manage the contingent workforce strategy. Oversee temp agency vendor relationships, align temporary staffing levels with production volume, and manage the temp-to-permanent conversion pipeline.
Employee Relations & Positive Floor Culture: Serve as the trusted escalation point for complex employee relations. Conduct investigations, resolve floor conflicts, and proactively build an inclusive environment where frontline employees feel supported and valued.
Operational HR Oversight: Ensure the flawless execution of site-level HR operations. Provide strategic oversight on bi-weekly payroll integration/timecards, FMLA and medical leave administration, and comprehensive onboarding/offboarding programs.
Compliance & Risk Management: Partner closely with Operations to champion site safety programs and manage workers' compensation processes. Develop, update, and implement localized site policies, employee handbooks, and job descriptions to ensure strict compliance with federal and state labor laws.
Data-Driven Interventions: Leverage real DC metrics—such as turnover, absenteeism, time-to-fill, and safety incidents—to diagnose organizational challenges, implement targeted training, and drive continuous improvement on the floor.
Corporate Alignment & Change Management: Partner with the broader HR team to successfully roll out company-wide HR initiatives in a way that makes sense for a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive human resources experience, with a focus on business partnership - ideally in a warehouse or distribution center facility.
Written and verbal fluency in Spanish
Technical proficiency in HR technology platforms and Google tools, particularly Google Sheets for complex organization projects and analytics
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong business acumen with the ability to negotiate and influence senior stakeholders and "courage to challenge" leaders when necessary.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and leading through change in a fast-moving, matrixed environment.
Proven experience working across a complex, matrixed organization with a clear global perspective
Demonstrated experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini to enhance strategic HR delivery, improve operational efficiency, and drive data-informed solutions.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $97,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175302 - Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
CP Skin Health Group is a place for your career to thrive! We offer opportunity, challenge, and a great team of driven and dynamic individuals. Encompassing the innovative skincare brands of PCA SKIN, and EltaMD, CP Skin Health Group is a fast-paced, agile organization dedicated to providing skin care solutions that are backed by science.
CP Skin Health Group is a part of the Colgate-Palmolive family, which provides our team with domestic and global career growth opportunities in all departments. Our rich benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid disability and more. Plus our employees have access to our amazing skin care products!
Role Summary:
As the People Business Partner for CP Skin Health, you will be the lead HR presence and a key leadership team member at our Distribution Center. This is a hands-on role where you will balance daily HR operations with big-picture staffing and retention strategies. You will partner directly with DC managers and warehouse employees to resolve employee relations issues, ensure policy compliance, and build a positive, productive culture on the floor. The right candidate isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to tackle day-to-day warehouse HR needs while keeping us aligned with employment laws and company growth goals.
This role is on-site at the Distribution Center 4 days per week, and at the Corporate Office in Scottsdale, AZ, 1 day per week. Bilingual English/Spanish is required to effectively support our frontline teams.
How You Will Make An Impact:
Leadership Coaching & Performance: Advise and train floor supervisors and managers on effective leadership. Guide them through performance management, corrective actions, proper documentation, and handling difficult conversations.Strategic Staffing & Contingent Labor: Drive site-wide headcount planning and manage the contingent workforce strategy. Oversee temp agency vendor relationships, align temporary staffing levels with production volume, and manage the temp-to-permanent conversion pipeline.
Employee Relations & Positive Floor Culture: Serve as the trusted escalation point for complex employee relations. Conduct investigations, resolve floor conflicts, and proactively build an inclusive environment where frontline employees feel supported and valued.
Operational HR Oversight: Ensure the flawless execution of site-level HR operations. Provide strategic oversight on bi-weekly payroll integration/timecards, FMLA and medical leave administration, and comprehensive onboarding/offboarding programs.
Compliance & Risk Management: Partner closely with Operations to champion site safety programs and manage workers' compensation processes. Develop, update, and implement localized site policies, employee handbooks, and job descriptions to ensure strict compliance with federal and state labor laws.
Data-Driven Interventions: Leverage real DC metrics—such as turnover, absenteeism, time-to-fill, and safety incidents—to diagnose organizational challenges, implement targeted training, and drive continuous improvement on the floor.
Corporate Alignment & Change Management: Partner with the broader HR team to successfully roll out company-wide HR initiatives in a way that makes sense for a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive human resources experience, with a focus on business partnership - ideally in a warehouse or distribution center facility.
Written and verbal fluency in Spanish
Technical proficiency in HR technology platforms and Google tools, particularly Google Sheets for complex organization projects and analytics
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong business acumen with the ability to negotiate and influence senior stakeholders and "courage to challenge" leaders when necessary.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and leading through change in a fast-moving, matrixed environment.
Proven experience working across a complex, matrixed organization with a clear global perspective
Demonstrated experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini to enhance strategic HR delivery, improve operational efficiency, and drive data-informed solutions.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $97,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
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Who's Hiring
- Target26
- NAPA Auto Parts15
- American Tire Distributors12
- Ferguson7
- The Home Depot7
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail23
- Automotive5
- Manufacturing5
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Distribution & Wholesale3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in distribution center manager jobs.
- 3-7 years of experience managing warehouse or distribution center operations
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as SAP WM, Manhattan, or Blue Yonder
- Demonstrated experience leading hourly teams of 25 or more associates
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred by logistics and 3PL employers
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Tips for Your Distribution Center Manager Job Search
Quantify throughput on your resume
Hiring managers want units per hour, order accuracy rates, and on-time shipment percentages, not just job duties. Pull those numbers from your last role and put them in the first bullet under each position, not buried at the bottom.
Lead with your WMS platform experience
Many postings screen by warehouse management system, so name SAP, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or whatever you've used in your resume summary. A generic 'proficient in WMS software' line gets skipped in keyword filters before a recruiter sees it.
Target postings by volume tier
A 200,000-square-foot fulfillment center and a regional distribution hub run very differently. Apply to roles where the described volume and headcount match your actual experience, so your examples land precisely in interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists distribution center manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a labor relations story for interviews
Interviewers for unionized DCs will ask how you've handled grievances or contract interpretation disputes. Have a specific, resolution-focused example ready. For non-union facilities, frame the same story around frontline retention and team communication instead.
Negotiate start date around peak season cycles
Distribution operations ramp hard before Q4 and major retail events. If you're closing out a current role, propose a start date that lands after your prospective employer's next peak ramp, showing you understand their calendar before day one.
Distribution Center Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most distribution center managers?
The companies hiring the most distribution center managers right now include Target, NAPA Auto Parts, and American Tire Distributors, with the largest share of openings in California, Georgia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large retailers, e-commerce operators, and third-party logistics providers consistently generate the highest volume of openings nationwide.
How many distribution center manager jobs are remote?
About 8% of distribution center manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most DC operations. The sub-areas most likely to carry remote or hybrid arrangements are network planning, transportation management, and multi-site operations roles where oversight happens across locations rather than on a single floor.
How do you become a distribution center manager?
Most distribution center managers start in hourly warehouse roles or entry-level supervisor positions, then progress through shift lead and assistant manager titles over several years. Earning a degree in supply chain or logistics accelerates promotion, and certifications like APICS CPIM signal readiness for higher responsibility. Building fluency in at least one major warehouse management system is essential before most employers will consider you for a manager-level role.
Can you get hired as a distribution center manager without direct management experience?
You can, but you'll need to close the gap with adjacent evidence. Employers will consider candidates who've led project teams, trained new hires, or owned a department metric like shrink or pick accuracy, even without a formal manager title. Targeting smaller distribution operations, seasonal facilities, or assistant manager roles is a practical path to building the direct experience larger employers require.
What does the distribution center manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a recruiter screen, followed by a competency-based interview with an operations director or HR partner focused on your experience managing labor, cost, and safety. A facility walkthrough is common, and you may be asked to describe how you'd handle a specific throughput problem on the spot. Final rounds often include a panel with cross-functional leaders from transportation, inventory, or human resources.
Where can I find and apply to distribution center manager jobs?
You can find and apply to distribution center manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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