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Distribution Center Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Large logistics and retail employers regularly file I-140 petitions for this role, making it one of the more accessible paths to permanent residency in operations management.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: SALISBURY, NC, US, 28147-9379
Date: Apr 29, 2026
Work Location Type: Salisbury, North Carolina Onsite
Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.
Achieve your dreams!! Join our Imperial Supplies team!
Now Hiring a Distribution Center Manager at our Salisbury, North Carolina distribution center
- Monday - Friday No nights or weekends!
- 18 days paid time off
- 6 paid holidays
- Day 1 benefits including medical, dental, vision
- 6% company contribution to 401K with immediate investing
The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for the overall DC operation and implementation management of company policies and procedures within the Regional Distribution Center. Provides direct supervision of four to eight leadership positions within various operational areas of the DC and management of the Capital plan and budget, and achievement of order shipment metrics. Work cross-functionally with Customer Service, Sales, Purchasing and Human Resources to achieve sales, operational, safety and continuous improvement goals.
Specifically, you will oversee operational activities of the Regional Distribution Center including budget up to $5 Million, capital plan achievement up to $3 Million and order shipment goals up to $75 Million annually.
Provide leadership and employee motivation for successful DC operation and completion of CI goals. Communicate effectively with supervisors and associates and create an open communication style that fosters a collaborative work environment.
Responsible for successful recruitment, training, and development of all department associates. Provides short term coverage planning for staffing requirements, and long-term staffing reviews and recommendations based on supporting analytics.
Develop and coach leaders utilizing a variety of Human Resources technologies and tools. Exercise authority for staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, disciplinary notices, and terminations.
Recommend Capital investments involving warehouse space requirements, industrial lift equipment and material handling needs with budgetary authority of up to $3 Million.
Process and report company records including labor, payroll, quality, and inventory. Ensures daily electronic confirmation of all orders shipped each day. Make all necessary corrections prior to daily transmission.
Demonstrate an understanding of Lean principles and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and events. Engage and educate direct reports in CI through coaching, training, and reinforcing progress. Achieve up to $200k in annual CI savings.
Incorporate strong safety focus into daily activities including safety training, establishing, and reinforcing safe practices and documents. Enforce OSHA standards and addresses unsafe conditions immediately. Schedule preventative maintenance of all distribution equipment and handles any necessary repairs as required.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience and 5 – 7 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center leadership experience.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
Location: SALISBURY, NC, US, 28147-9379
Date: Apr 29, 2026
Work Location Type: Salisbury, North Carolina Onsite
Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.
Achieve your dreams!! Join our Imperial Supplies team!
Now Hiring a Distribution Center Manager at our Salisbury, North Carolina distribution center
- Monday - Friday No nights or weekends!
- 18 days paid time off
- 6 paid holidays
- Day 1 benefits including medical, dental, vision
- 6% company contribution to 401K with immediate investing
The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for the overall DC operation and implementation management of company policies and procedures within the Regional Distribution Center. Provides direct supervision of four to eight leadership positions within various operational areas of the DC and management of the Capital plan and budget, and achievement of order shipment metrics. Work cross-functionally with Customer Service, Sales, Purchasing and Human Resources to achieve sales, operational, safety and continuous improvement goals.
Specifically, you will oversee operational activities of the Regional Distribution Center including budget up to $5 Million, capital plan achievement up to $3 Million and order shipment goals up to $75 Million annually.
Provide leadership and employee motivation for successful DC operation and completion of CI goals. Communicate effectively with supervisors and associates and create an open communication style that fosters a collaborative work environment.
Responsible for successful recruitment, training, and development of all department associates. Provides short term coverage planning for staffing requirements, and long-term staffing reviews and recommendations based on supporting analytics.
Develop and coach leaders utilizing a variety of Human Resources technologies and tools. Exercise authority for staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, disciplinary notices, and terminations.
Recommend Capital investments involving warehouse space requirements, industrial lift equipment and material handling needs with budgetary authority of up to $3 Million.
Process and report company records including labor, payroll, quality, and inventory. Ensures daily electronic confirmation of all orders shipped each day. Make all necessary corrections prior to daily transmission.
Demonstrate an understanding of Lean principles and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and events. Engage and educate direct reports in CI through coaching, training, and reinforcing progress. Achieve up to $200k in annual CI savings.
Incorporate strong safety focus into daily activities including safety training, establishing, and reinforcing safe practices and documents. Enforce OSHA standards and addresses unsafe conditions immediately. Schedule preventative maintenance of all distribution equipment and handles any necessary repairs as required.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience and 5 – 7 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center leadership experience.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Distribution Center Manager
Document your degree and supply chain credentials
PERM requires your employer to certify that your qualifications match the job. Gather transcripts, any APICS or CSCP certifications, and performance reviews that demonstrate scope of distribution oversight before you start applying.
Target logistics employers with active PERM histories
Large third-party logistics providers, e-commerce fulfillment networks, and big-box retailers file PERM applications regularly for operations management roles. Focus your search on employers with established immigration infrastructure rather than small regional operators.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Distribution Center Manager openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never filed PERM for this job title.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
If your role requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive management experience, your employer may file under EB-2 rather than EB-3, which can affect your priority date and wait time depending on your country of birth.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage before negotiating
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your specific metro area and job duties using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure, so verify the applicable wage level before you accept an offer or let your employer submit the PERM application.
Time your application around the PERM recruitment window
PERM requires your employer to complete mandatory recruitment steps, including job postings and internal notices, before filing. This process typically runs 60 to 90 days, so account for that timeline when negotiating your start date or planning your transition from a temporary work visa.
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Find Distribution Center Manager JobsDistribution Center Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Distribution Center Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It can qualify for either. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field such as supply chain management, logistics, or business. EB-2 applies if the position requires a master's degree or your employer can document that you have a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive distribution management experience, making you an advanced-degree or equivalent professional under USCIS standards.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent, not temporary, and EB-3 is not subject to an annual lottery the way H-1B is. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years for most countries, longer for nationals of India or China due to priority date backlogs. H-1B gives you faster work authorization but must be renewed and is lottery-dependent.
What makes an employer likely to sponsor a Distribution Center Manager for a green card?
Employers who sponsor this role typically operate large-scale fulfillment or distribution networks where turnover in management is costly and finding qualified replacements is genuinely difficult. Companies with dedicated HR or in-house immigration counsel are far more likely to navigate the PERM process. Checking an employer's prior PERM filing history before applying is the most reliable signal of sponsorship willingness.
How do I find Distribution Center Manager jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Distribution Center Manager openings specifically filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This is more reliable than searching generic job boards and hoping an employer mentions sponsorship in the posting, since most PERM-sponsoring employers don't advertise that detail prominently.
What role does DOL play in the green card process for this position?
DOL administers the PERM labor certification, which is the first major step in employment-based green card sponsorship. Your employer must advertise the position, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and certify that your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your metro area and job duties as determined by the OFLC Wage Search. Only after DOL certifies the PERM application can your employer file the I-140 petition with USCIS.
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