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Charlotte, NC (near I-77 and I-85) | Full-time, on-site | Reports to the VP/General Manager, Pompano Beach, FL | $72,000–$80,000 + bonus
Launch it. Run it.
CabinetParts, a nationwide e-commerce supplier of cabinet hardware and accessories, is opening a new regional distribution center in Charlotte, NC to serve customers across the eastern United States. We're looking for a hands-on operations leader to launch it and run it.
This isn't a role where you inherit someone else's issues. As the senior manager on site, you'll set up the facility, hire and train your own team, and run the day-to-day operation. Your GM is based in Florida, so you'll have real autonomy, with the training and backing of an established company behind you.
The operation at a glance
- Facility: 12,000 sq. ft. small-parts warehouse near I-77 and I-85
- Volume: 250–500 small-parcel orders per day, shipped across the eastern U.S.
- Team: 2 warehouse associates at launch, hired and trained by you
- Scope: receiving, inventory control, kitting, picking and packing, shipping, and returns
- Timeline: two weeks of paid training at our Florida headquarters, followed by the Charlotte start-up in January 2027 and go-live in February 2027
What you'll do
- Train at our headquarters in Pompano Beach, FL, then lead the Charlotte start-up: manage the layout, racking, and workflows to meet company standards and refine them as volume grows.
- Hire, train, and lead your team in time for the February 2027 launch. This is a hands-on, working manager's role where you will often work alongside your team on the floor.
- Own all site operations: order administration, receiving, inventory, kitting, fulfillment, shipping, returns, facility management, safety, and security.
- Work with purchasing and order administration to get orders to customers accurately, quickly, and safely.
- Schedule inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers and carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS), and resolve issues as they arise.
- Coach and motivate your team. Give regular feedback, deliver honest performance reviews, and in collaboration with offsite HR, manage employee issues, including discipline and, when necessary, termination.
- Keep the facility safe, clean, and orderly, and in compliance with OSHA and state and local regulations.
- Manage key performance outcomes such as order accuracy, on-time shipping, and inventory accuracy on a monthly basis.
What you bring
- 3+ years of successful operations management experience, including hiring and managing hourly employees (references required)
- Working knowledge of warehouse and shipping procedures, especially UPS, FedEx, and USPS small-parcel shipping
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and/or ERP systems. (Freestyle Solutions-M.O.M a plus)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Associate degree +
- Sound judgment and the ability to solve problems and make decisions without on-site supervision
- A leader who communicates clearly with people at all levels and is comfortable giving frequent, direct feedback
- Flexibility to work extended or irregular hours when order volume requires
Nice to have
- Experience opening a new facility or leading a warehouse start-up
- E-commerce or small-parts fulfillment experience
- Process improvement experience with Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma
- Experience with RF/barcode scanning
- Forklift certification
Physical requirements
- Stand and walk for up to 8–10 hours
- Safely lift and move packages up to 50 lbs.
- Bend, stretch, and reach regularly, both below the waist and overhead
- Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts
What we offer
- $72,000 - $80,000 plus annual profit share bonus plan up to 10% of base
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans; IRA with match; earned PT and holidays
- Predictable Schedule: Monday – Friday 8 am-5 pm; some Saturdays during busier winter season
- Paid training at our Florida headquarters [travel and lodging covered]
- The rare chance to build a site from the ground up and shape its team and culture
- Room to grow with the company as we expand
How to apply
If this sounds like you, submit your resume and a brief introduction letter telling us why this opportunity could be right for you.
CabinetParts is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, training, promoting, and retaining associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Charlotte, NC (near I-77 and I-85) | Full-time, on-site | Reports to the VP/General Manager, Pompano Beach, FL | $72,000–$80,000 + bonus
Launch it. Run it.
CabinetParts, a nationwide e-commerce supplier of cabinet hardware and accessories, is opening a new regional distribution center in Charlotte, NC to serve customers across the eastern United States. We're looking for a hands-on operations leader to launch it and run it.
This isn't a role where you inherit someone else's issues. As the senior manager on site, you'll set up the facility, hire and train your own team, and run the day-to-day operation. Your GM is based in Florida, so you'll have real autonomy, with the training and backing of an established company behind you.
The operation at a glance
- Facility: 12,000 sq. ft. small-parts warehouse near I-77 and I-85
- Volume: 250–500 small-parcel orders per day, shipped across the eastern U.S.
- Team: 2 warehouse associates at launch, hired and trained by you
- Scope: receiving, inventory control, kitting, picking and packing, shipping, and returns
- Timeline: two weeks of paid training at our Florida headquarters, followed by the Charlotte start-up in January 2027 and go-live in February 2027
What you'll do
- Train at our headquarters in Pompano Beach, FL, then lead the Charlotte start-up: manage the layout, racking, and workflows to meet company standards and refine them as volume grows.
- Hire, train, and lead your team in time for the February 2027 launch. This is a hands-on, working manager's role where you will often work alongside your team on the floor.
- Own all site operations: order administration, receiving, inventory, kitting, fulfillment, shipping, returns, facility management, safety, and security.
- Work with purchasing and order administration to get orders to customers accurately, quickly, and safely.
- Schedule inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers and carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS), and resolve issues as they arise.
- Coach and motivate your team. Give regular feedback, deliver honest performance reviews, and in collaboration with offsite HR, manage employee issues, including discipline and, when necessary, termination.
- Keep the facility safe, clean, and orderly, and in compliance with OSHA and state and local regulations.
- Manage key performance outcomes such as order accuracy, on-time shipping, and inventory accuracy on a monthly basis.
What you bring
- 3+ years of successful operations management experience, including hiring and managing hourly employees (references required)
- Working knowledge of warehouse and shipping procedures, especially UPS, FedEx, and USPS small-parcel shipping
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and/or ERP systems. (Freestyle Solutions-M.O.M a plus)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Associate degree +
- Sound judgment and the ability to solve problems and make decisions without on-site supervision
- A leader who communicates clearly with people at all levels and is comfortable giving frequent, direct feedback
- Flexibility to work extended or irregular hours when order volume requires
Nice to have
- Experience opening a new facility or leading a warehouse start-up
- E-commerce or small-parts fulfillment experience
- Process improvement experience with Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma
- Experience with RF/barcode scanning
- Forklift certification
Physical requirements
- Stand and walk for up to 8–10 hours
- Safely lift and move packages up to 50 lbs.
- Bend, stretch, and reach regularly, both below the waist and overhead
- Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts
What we offer
- $72,000 - $80,000 plus annual profit share bonus plan up to 10% of base
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans; IRA with match; earned PT and holidays
- Predictable Schedule: Monday – Friday 8 am-5 pm; some Saturdays during busier winter season
- Paid training at our Florida headquarters [travel and lodging covered]
- The rare chance to build a site from the ground up and shape its team and culture
- Room to grow with the company as we expand
How to apply
If this sounds like you, submit your resume and a brief introduction letter telling us why this opportunity could be right for you.
CabinetParts is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, training, promoting, and retaining associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- Target57
- Burns & McDonnell37
- DHL19
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- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Technology & Software10
- Automotive5
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in distribution manager jobs.
- 3-7 years of distribution, warehouse, or supply chain management experience
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as Manhattan Associates, SAP EWM, or Blue Yonder
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing KPIs including on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and order fill rate
- Familiarity with DOT regulations, OSHA safety standards, and inbound and outbound compliance requirements
- APICS CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent supply chain certification preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Distribution Manager Job Search
Quantify throughput and fulfillment metrics on your resume
Distribution manager resumes that stand out name specific volume figures like units shipped per day, on-time delivery rates, or inventory accuracy improvements. Generic claims about managing teams or reducing costs won't differentiate you from dozens of other applicants with similar titles.
Target openings by distribution model not just title
Filter for roles that match the distribution model you know best, whether that's direct-to-consumer, business-to-business, omnichannel, or third-party logistics. A candidate from a high-volume e-commerce warehouse is a different fit than one from a regional wholesale distributor.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists distribution manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your WMS and TMS proficiency clearly
Employers expect you to name the warehouse management and transportation management systems you've operated. List specific platforms like Manhattan Associates, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder, or Oracle WMS rather than writing 'experience with WMS software.'
Prepare case studies around operational problem-solving
Interviewers for distribution manager roles routinely ask how you handled a carrier failure, a peak-season surge, or a compliance issue. Prepare two or three concrete examples with a clear situation, your decision, and the measurable outcome before your first interview.
Negotiate your offer with total compensation in mind
Distribution manager offers often include performance bonuses tied to fill rates, shrinkage, or cost-per-unit targets. Ask specifically how those metrics are calculated and what recent payout history looks like before you accept any number on the base offer alone.
Distribution Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most distribution managers?
The companies hiring the most distribution managers right now include Target, Burns & McDonnell, and DHL, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated among large retailers, third-party logistics providers, and food and beverage distributors expanding their regional networks.
How many distribution manager jobs are remote?
About 54% of distribution manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since most roles require on-site oversight of physical operations. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements are network planning, vendor compliance, and transportation analytics roles within larger distribution organizations.
How do you become a distribution manager?
Most distribution managers start in warehouse associate, inventory control, or logistics coordinator roles and move into supervisory positions before stepping into management. Building hands-on experience with warehouse management systems, earning a supply chain certification like APICS CPIM, and demonstrating that you can hit throughput and accuracy KPIs consistently are the practical steps that lead to a manager-level offer.
Can you get hired as a distribution manager without direct management experience?
You can transition into a distribution manager role from a senior individual-contributor position if you've led process improvement projects, trained other team members, or owned a specific operational function like inbound receiving or outbound shipping. Employers in smaller distribution centers are more open to promoting from within or hiring a strong lead without prior manager titles, especially if you can speak to measurable results.
What does the distribution manager interview process look like?
Most distribution manager interviews run two to four rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR focused on your background and availability. The second brings in the operations director or VP of supply chain and centers on behavioral questions about how you've handled labor shortages, carrier failures, or peak-volume periods. A final round often includes a facility walkthrough or a situational exercise where you talk through how you'd approach an operational problem specific to their network.
Where can I find and apply to distribution manager jobs?
You can find and apply to distribution manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and distribution model, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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