Distribution Operations Manager Jobs in New York
Distribution Operations Manager jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, with demand concentrated in logistics and warehousing, consumer goods distribution, pharmaceutical supply chains, and food and beverage operations at every level from entry-level supervisor to senior director. The heaviest hiring is in and around New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where employers like Amazon, PepsiCo, and Sysco maintain large distribution footprints. The most sought-after specialties include last-mile logistics, cold-chain operations, and omnichannel fulfillment management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Security Operator, Distribution, Electric Control Centre Operations
National Grid is hiring a Security Operator for the Distribution Electric Control Center in Liverpool, New York.
Every day, we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us most, connecting them to the energy they need for the lives they live. As the pace of change across society and our industry accelerates, our expertise and track record position us to help shape a more sustainable energy future.
To succeed, we must anticipate customer needs, reduce the cost of energy delivery today, and pioneer the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our commitments while continually identifying opportunities to grow our people and our business.
Job Purpose
Lead shift operations within the Distribution Electric Control Center and oversee the safe, secure, reliable, and efficient operation of the electric distribution system. Monitor and maintain operational control of applicable transmission, distribution, and station facilities while directing Regional Operators during normal, planned-outage, and emergency conditions.
Key Accountabilities
- Accountable for the safe, secure, reliable, and efficient real-time operation of National Grid's New York distribution system.
- Lead real-time system analysis, monitoring, control, and emergency response activities for the distribution system.
- Coordinate planned, forced, and emergency outages with applicable internal and external entities.
- Perform load-flow and contingency analysis using energy management applications, including the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS).
- Direct the operation of distribution system equipment within established ratings, operating limits, procedures, and control authority.
- Implement emergency procedures and direct timely actions to protect employees, the public, customers, and the electric system.
- Evaluate the operation and performance of automated systems and take or initiate appropriate corrective action when required.
- Dispatch resources to support load balancing and maintain the system within established operating limits.
- Conduct day-ahead analysis and initiate actions necessary to support operation of the system within real-time and contingency limits.
- Monitor the health, availability, and accuracy of the Distribution Management System (DMS) and report anomalies to the appropriate support teams.
- Review forecast weather conditions, analyze potential system impacts, and develop action plans to mitigate emerging operational risks.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards, policies, procedures, and operating instructions.
- Promote an error-prevention culture focused on preventing personal injury, widespread outages, system disturbances, and potential regulatory or financial consequences.
- Maintain effective working relationships with DER Operators, aggregators, CNI staff, the Transmission Control Center, field personnel, neighboring utilities, and customers.
- Supervise a culturally diverse workforce through coaching, counseling and team building to ensure tasks are carried out in an efficient, safe manner.
- Ensure Regional Operators comply with safety standards, policies and processes in order to ensure a safe working environment and minimize risk for all staff.
- Understands and enforces the collective bargaining agreement.
- Provide clear shift leadership, operational direction, and effective turnover of system conditions, risks, priorities, and outstanding actions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an electric system operator or in a comparable operational role required.
- Experience with and knowledge of electric distribution and transmission system operations and equipment.
- Knowledge of the relationships among market, system, and distribution operations.
- Knowledge of energy management systems, distribution management systems, and related applications.
- Ability to evaluate alternatives and make sound decisions in real time, often with limited information and under changing system conditions.
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work rotating shifts in support of a 24/7/365 operation required.
- Ability to successfully complete all required Electric Control Center training, assessments, and qualification requirements.
Salary
$125k - $177k a year
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
Security Operator, Distribution, Electric Control Centre Operations
National Grid is hiring a Security Operator for the Distribution Electric Control Center in Liverpool, New York.
Every day, we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us most, connecting them to the energy they need for the lives they live. As the pace of change across society and our industry accelerates, our expertise and track record position us to help shape a more sustainable energy future.
To succeed, we must anticipate customer needs, reduce the cost of energy delivery today, and pioneer the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our commitments while continually identifying opportunities to grow our people and our business.
Job Purpose
Lead shift operations within the Distribution Electric Control Center and oversee the safe, secure, reliable, and efficient operation of the electric distribution system. Monitor and maintain operational control of applicable transmission, distribution, and station facilities while directing Regional Operators during normal, planned-outage, and emergency conditions.
Key Accountabilities
- Accountable for the safe, secure, reliable, and efficient real-time operation of National Grid's New York distribution system.
- Lead real-time system analysis, monitoring, control, and emergency response activities for the distribution system.
- Coordinate planned, forced, and emergency outages with applicable internal and external entities.
- Perform load-flow and contingency analysis using energy management applications, including the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS).
- Direct the operation of distribution system equipment within established ratings, operating limits, procedures, and control authority.
- Implement emergency procedures and direct timely actions to protect employees, the public, customers, and the electric system.
- Evaluate the operation and performance of automated systems and take or initiate appropriate corrective action when required.
- Dispatch resources to support load balancing and maintain the system within established operating limits.
- Conduct day-ahead analysis and initiate actions necessary to support operation of the system within real-time and contingency limits.
- Monitor the health, availability, and accuracy of the Distribution Management System (DMS) and report anomalies to the appropriate support teams.
- Review forecast weather conditions, analyze potential system impacts, and develop action plans to mitigate emerging operational risks.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards, policies, procedures, and operating instructions.
- Promote an error-prevention culture focused on preventing personal injury, widespread outages, system disturbances, and potential regulatory or financial consequences.
- Maintain effective working relationships with DER Operators, aggregators, CNI staff, the Transmission Control Center, field personnel, neighboring utilities, and customers.
- Supervise a culturally diverse workforce through coaching, counseling and team building to ensure tasks are carried out in an efficient, safe manner.
- Ensure Regional Operators comply with safety standards, policies and processes in order to ensure a safe working environment and minimize risk for all staff.
- Understands and enforces the collective bargaining agreement.
- Provide clear shift leadership, operational direction, and effective turnover of system conditions, risks, priorities, and outstanding actions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an electric system operator or in a comparable operational role required.
- Experience with and knowledge of electric distribution and transmission system operations and equipment.
- Knowledge of the relationships among market, system, and distribution operations.
- Knowledge of energy management systems, distribution management systems, and related applications.
- Ability to evaluate alternatives and make sound decisions in real time, often with limited information and under changing system conditions.
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work rotating shifts in support of a 24/7/365 operation required.
- Ability to successfully complete all required Electric Control Center training, assessments, and qualification requirements.
Salary
$125k - $177k a year
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in distribution operations manager jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field required
- Five or more years of experience in distribution, warehousing, or logistics operations
- Proven ability to manage large hourly workforces across multiple shifts
- Experience with warehouse management systems such as SAP, Manhattan, or Oracle
- OSHA compliance knowledge and demonstrated safety program management experience
- APICS CSCP or CPIM certification strongly preferred by New York employers
Distribution Operations Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a distribution operations manager in New York?
Most distribution operations managers in New York enter through warehouse associate, logistics coordinator, or operations supervisor roles and move up by demonstrating team leadership and process improvement results. No state-issued license is required, but employers across New York consistently favor candidates with a bachelor's degree in supply chain or business and an APICS certification such as the CSCP or CPIM. Large New York distribution employers often promote from within, so starting in an operations coordinator role at a regional hub is a common path.
How much do distribution operations managers make in New York?
Distribution operations managers in New York earn a median of about $97,640 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $88,920 for the lowest 10% to over $111,860 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire distribution operations managers in New York?
Employers hiring distribution operations managers in New York right now include Target, National Grid, and DHL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's dense population and major port access attract a wide range of distributors, from national consumer goods companies to regional pharmaceutical and food service operators with large facilities in the metro area and upstate.
Which New York cities have the most distribution operations manager jobs?
The cities with the most distribution operations manager openings in New York are Wilton, Amsterdam, and Brooklyn. New York City dominates because of its sheer consumer density and the volume of last-mile and fulfillment operations serving the metro, while Buffalo and Albany serve as key nodes for upstate logistics corridors connecting the region to the Midwest and New England.
Are there remote distribution operations manager jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Distribution operations management is fundamentally a floor-level, facility-based role, so most positions require on-site presence. About 0% of distribution operations manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be multi-site director-level roles or positions focused on network planning and vendor coordination rather than hands-on facility oversight.
How can I get hired as a distribution operations manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a warehouse associate, operations coordinator, or logistics analyst at a large New York distribution employer and advancing through shift supervisor roles. Companies like Amazon and Sysco run structured leadership development programs at their New York facilities that move high performers into management. Earning an APICS certification while in an entry-level role signals readiness for promotion and gives candidates a concrete edge over peers without formal credentials.
Where can I find and apply to distribution operations manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to distribution operations manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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