Distribution Operations Manager Jobs in Georgia
Distribution Operations Manager jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, consumer goods, and manufacturing, with openings at every level from lead supervisor through senior director. The heaviest hiring is centered in Atlanta, Savannah, and Columbus, where companies like Home Depot, Coca-Cola, and Amazon have long-established distribution and supply chain operations. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia include last-mile delivery management, cold chain operations, and warehouse automation oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Location- Wolf Creek Distribution Center | Atlanta GA
Shift-Multiple Shifts Available
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to help launch and stabilize the Wolf Creek Distribution Center, a brownfield 3PL operation. You will serve as a key Nike operational leader and partner closely with the 3PL management team to convert facility and process designs into safe, executable, and sustainable daily operations.
You will bring a servant-leadership mindset, strong operational judgment, and the ability to lead through ambiguity and change. You will build trust across Nike, the 3PL provider, and cross-functional partners while creating a positive, inclusive, and accountable culture focused on safety, service, quality, productivity, and financial performance.
Leadership Scope
This role is part of the Wolf Creek DC leadership team and is expected to provide operational coverage aligned with a 24/7, four-shift model. The Operations Manager will lead through a combination of direct operational ownership, cross-functional influence, and partnership with the 3PL provider. Specific workstream, shift, and people-leadership assignments will be based on the final site operating model.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON:
Startup Design and Operational Readiness
- Partner with the 3PL provider, engineering, systems, facilities, transportation, inventory, and other stakeholders to translate detailed designs into executable operating processes.
- Participate in process-design reviews and validate operational requirements, labor assumptions, throughput, capacity, constraints, and service expectations.
- Develop and validate Job Instruction Sheets (JIS), standard work, operating procedures, escalation paths, and management routines across receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Identify safety, quality, service, productivity, and change-management risks before launch, then drive mitigation plans to closure.
- Coordinate operational readiness activities, including staffing readiness, training validation, floor readiness, cutover planning, contingency planning, and launch criteria.
- Provide visible leadership during go-live, actively manage operational issues and escalations, and support rapid stabilization through disciplined problem solving and daily performance management.
- Help establish a scalable four-shift operating model and consistent Nike-to-3PL alignment across a 24/7 operation.
Operational Performance and Continuous Improvement
- Advise and improve business processes that receive, store, process, and ship product accurately and on time while optimizing operational results.
- Use data to set SMART goals, analyze performance, identify root causes, and make decisions that improve safety, service, quality, productivity, cost, and customer experience.
- Lead multiple cross-functional projects using structured project-management, Lean, and problem-solving methods.
- Simplify work, reduce errors, improve flexibility, and engage employees and partners at all levels in continuous improvement.
- Develop and manage departmental plans and budgets, monitor performance to plan, and take action to achieve annual operating targets.
WHO YOU WILL WORK :
3PL Partnership and Governance
- Co-lead day-to-day operational execution with the 3PL management team while maintaining clear accountability for contractual, service, quality, safety, and financial expectations.
- Define and reinforce roles, decision rights, communication routines, KPI reviews, escalation protocols, and issue-resolution processes between Nike and the 3PL provider.
- Assess provider performance using objective data, conduct constructive business reviews, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement where needed.
- Ensure the 3PL management team provides consistent, high-quality leadership of associates across shifts.
Leadership and Culture
- Build a winning, inclusive, and collaborative culture grounded in trust, accountability, respect, and shared ownership with the 3PL partner.
- Lead through influence in a partner-based model, remove obstacles, clarify priorities, and empower teams to deliver consumer- and customer-focused results.
- Develop strong interdependent relationships across operations, systems, engineering, facilities, transportation, inventory, finance, HR, and other support functions.
- Contribute to the broader DC leadership team by shaping site goals, sharing feedback, supporting cross-functional priorities, and helping other areas as needed.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
- Minimum of 5 years of operations-management experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience supporting startup, facility transition, major implementation, or operational transformation.
- 3PL experience working in, or leading through, a partner model to execute supply-chain business needs.
- Solid understanding of automated distribution systems and experience with WMS-enabled operations.
- Experience with Manhattan WMS, SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
- Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methods preferred.
- Demonstrated project-management capability, including the ability to manage multiple interdependent workstreams and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong analytical, strategic-planning, decision-making, and structured problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and guide partners at multiple organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce, build effective teams, and lead with a servant-leadership mindset.
- Ability to handle confidential matters professionally and operate effectively under business-driven deadlines.
- Ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including early, late, weekend, or off-shift coverage when required during testing, launch, and stabilization.
How Success Will Be Measured
- Safe, compliant, and operationally ready processes validated before go-live.
- Successful completion of UAT and end-to-end operational testing, with material defects and gaps actively managed to closure.
- Clear, standardized work and training content that supports consistent execution across shifts.
- Effective Nike and 3PL governance, operating rhythms, escalation paths, and performance accountability.
- Stable launch and disciplined post-go-live stabilization against agreed safety, service, quality, productivity, and financial objectives.
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that engages teams in continuous improvement and shared
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in distribution operations manager jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field
- Three or more years of distribution center or warehouse operations leadership experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with warehouse management systems such as Manhattan or SAP
- Experience managing large hourly workforces, including hiring, scheduling, and performance reviews
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and Georgia workplace compliance requirements
- Strong data analysis skills applied to throughput, shrinkage, and fulfillment metrics
Distribution Operations Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a distribution operations manager in Georgia?
Distribution operations manager is not a state-licensed role in Georgia, so the path runs through education and experience rather than a state board exam. Most hiring managers look for a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or business administration, followed by progressive experience in warehouse or distribution center roles. Earning a Certified Supply Chain Professional or Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution credential adds a measurable edge with Georgia employers.
How much do distribution operations managers make in Georgia?
Distribution operations managers in Georgia earn a median of about $97,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $87,900 for the lowest 10% to over $111,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire distribution operations managers in Georgia?
Employers hiring distribution operations managers in Georgia right now include Target, DHL, and Alcon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's position as a Southeast logistics hub and the Port of Savannah's container volume keep hiring activity consistently high across retailers, third-party logistics providers, and consumer goods manufacturers.
Which Georgia cities have the most distribution operations manager jobs?
Johns Creek, Macon, and Lyons have the most distribution operations manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because of its dense concentration of corporate headquarters, e-commerce fulfillment centers, and interstate freight corridors, while Savannah's volume reflects the Port of Savannah's role as one of the largest container ports on the East Coast, drawing major import and distribution operations to the surrounding region.
Are there remote distribution operations manager jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Distribution operations management is fundamentally a floor-level, hands-on role requiring physical presence to oversee staff, equipment, and inventory, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 25% of distribution operations manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The portions most likely to allow remote work are reporting, vendor coordination, and network planning responsibilities within larger multi-site roles.
How can I get hired as a distribution operations manager in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a shift supervisor or team lead role inside a Georgia distribution center, then targeting assistant operations manager postings once you have direct reports on your record. Large Georgia employers like Amazon and Home Depot run internal leadership development programs that promote high-performing associates into management tracks. Building familiarity with a warehouse management system and completing a supply chain certificate from Georgia Tech Professional Education or a University System of Georgia school strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to distribution operations manager jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to distribution operations manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Search by city or region to see roles in Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus, and surrounding areas. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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