Mid Level Distribution Center Manager Jobs
Mid level distribution center manager jobs go to professionals ready to own operational workflows, lead frontline teams, and make staffing and logistics decisions with limited oversight. Roles are concentrated in Automotive, Technology & Software, and Energy, predominantly on-site, with employers like AutoZone, TBC Corporation, and Rivian hiring at this level now.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning and warehouse management.
Job Summary
Manages the execution of production and labor plans within the distribution center, focusing on day-to-day operations to meet key performance indicators and ensure smooth building flow. Works closely with distribution center departments to develop staffing plans, forecast labor needs, and implement strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Leads the production planning process with the local distribution center leadership team, including forecasting labor and equipment needs, creating staffing plans, and making real-time adjustments to meet daily, weekly, and seasonal production goals.
- Coordinates building resources and collaborates with local distribution center departments to ensure alignment and execution of production plans, facilitating cross-departmental meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.
- Partners with human resources and the local distribution center leadership team to manage staffing needs, including scheduled time off, ensuring adequate workforce availability.
- Identifies and resolves backlogs by analyzing bottlenecks, reallocating resources, and addressing opportunities for process improvement within the local distribution center.
- Monitors key performance indicators to ensure production and staffing plans are being executed effectively, making necessary adjustments to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
- Educates and trains the local distribution center leadership team on production planning processes, tools, and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
Nature and Scope
- Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
- Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning and warehouse management.
Job Summary
Manages the execution of production and labor plans within the distribution center, focusing on day-to-day operations to meet key performance indicators and ensure smooth building flow. Works closely with distribution center departments to develop staffing plans, forecast labor needs, and implement strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Leads the production planning process with the local distribution center leadership team, including forecasting labor and equipment needs, creating staffing plans, and making real-time adjustments to meet daily, weekly, and seasonal production goals.
- Coordinates building resources and collaborates with local distribution center departments to ensure alignment and execution of production plans, facilitating cross-departmental meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.
- Partners with human resources and the local distribution center leadership team to manage staffing needs, including scheduled time off, ensuring adequate workforce availability.
- Identifies and resolves backlogs by analyzing bottlenecks, reallocating resources, and addressing opportunities for process improvement within the local distribution center.
- Monitors key performance indicators to ensure production and staffing plans are being executed effectively, making necessary adjustments to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
- Educates and trains the local distribution center leadership team on production planning processes, tools, and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
Nature and Scope
- Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
- Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Mid Level Distribution Center Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level distribution center manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight specific outcomes you drove, such as improving throughput rates, reducing shrink, or managing a shift independently. Tailor your resume to show you have led teams, handled exceptions without escalating, and can translate operational goals into daily priorities. Employers at this level want candidates who manage complexity, not just follow procedures.
Which companies hire mid level distribution center managers?
Companies hiring mid level distribution center managers right now include AutoZone, TBC Corporation, and Rivian, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Retailers, third-party logistics providers, and e-commerce fulfillment operators tend to hire most actively at this level, as their volume and turnover create consistent demand for experienced managers who can step in with minimal ramp time.
Are there remote mid level distribution center manager jobs?
Yes, though most distribution center manager roles are on-site by nature. About 0% of mid level distribution center manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to cover oversight, planning, or vendor coordination functions rather than floor management. If location flexibility matters to you, filtering by those work settings when you search will surface the relevant openings quickly.
How do I move up to a mid level distribution center manager role?
Progression into mid level typically comes from demonstrating consistent ownership over your first few years: taking responsibility for a shift or department, solving operational problems without being directed, and showing measurable impact through metrics like fill rates, safety records, or labor efficiency. Cross-training in inventory, receiving, and outbound gives you the breadth employers expect before trusting you to run a broader operation.
Which industries hire the most mid level distribution center managers?
Mid Level distribution center manager roles concentrate in Automotive, Technology & Software, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on high-volume, time-sensitive fulfillment operations that require experienced managers who can sustain throughput, enforce compliance standards, and adapt quickly when demand or staffing conditions shift.