H-1B Visa Distribution Center Manager Jobs
Distribution Center Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, or a related field. Employers in e-commerce, third-party logistics, and manufacturing regularly file LCAs for this occupation. The 60-day grace period applies if your current H-1B employer terminates you before a new sponsor files.
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The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead-acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.
Stryten Energy is now looking for a dedicated professional to join our great team. If you are seeking employment that provides a safe and uplifting teamwork environment, along with a great work/life balance, Stryten is the place where you will find these qualities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise direct and indirect employees to meet established distribution schedules. Maintain safety, quality, productivity, and communication standards, along with controlling costs. Enforce compliance with company policies and procedures.
Schedule: D shift. Thurs-Sat, every other Wed; 5:25 pm to 6:00 am
- Able to understand and nurture a strong safety minded culture.
- Communicate expectations clearly and hold accountable to those expectations.
- Implement plant policies and procedures regarding safety and health.
- Assign and monitor work to achieve production efficiently.
- Direct, train, review, and discipline hourly employees as required.
- Give recognition to employees that exceed expectations.
- Assure production meets quality standards.
- Control scrap and minimizing rework.
- Understanding root cause and help develop countermeasures.
- Assist in establishing and setting up equipment for distribution positions or for improved processes.
- Report and follow through on equipment and maintenance problems.
- Enforce all personnel policies and procedures.
- Manage employee overtime hours and shift efficiencies.
- Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.
- Responsible to ensure completion of DOT training.
- Use of inventory systems (JDE).
- Complete hazardous waste training including proper management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation containers, how to review and prepare a hazardous waste manifest, and proper labeling requirements.
- Attend all meetings and training as scheduled.
- Undertake assigned projects as directed by Plant or Department Manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in a Distribution setting.
- Solid skills with Excel preferred.
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work is performed in the distribution center, required to be on site.
- Sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, walking, and twisting as required.
- Will be exposed to extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid).
- Occasional lifting from grams up to 50 pounds.
EQUIPMENT USED
- General Office Equipment, PC, and various software to include JDE, including Microsoft Office.
- Personal Protective Equipment as required.
INTRODUCTION
The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead-acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.
Stryten Energy is now looking for a dedicated professional to join our great team. If you are seeking employment that provides a safe and uplifting teamwork environment, along with a great work/life balance, Stryten is the place where you will find these qualities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise direct and indirect employees to meet established distribution schedules. Maintain safety, quality, productivity, and communication standards, along with controlling costs. Enforce compliance with company policies and procedures.
Schedule: D shift. Thurs-Sat, every other Wed; 5:25 pm to 6:00 am
- Able to understand and nurture a strong safety minded culture.
- Communicate expectations clearly and hold accountable to those expectations.
- Implement plant policies and procedures regarding safety and health.
- Assign and monitor work to achieve production efficiently.
- Direct, train, review, and discipline hourly employees as required.
- Give recognition to employees that exceed expectations.
- Assure production meets quality standards.
- Control scrap and minimizing rework.
- Understanding root cause and help develop countermeasures.
- Assist in establishing and setting up equipment for distribution positions or for improved processes.
- Report and follow through on equipment and maintenance problems.
- Enforce all personnel policies and procedures.
- Manage employee overtime hours and shift efficiencies.
- Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.
- Responsible to ensure completion of DOT training.
- Use of inventory systems (JDE).
- Complete hazardous waste training including proper management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation containers, how to review and prepare a hazardous waste manifest, and proper labeling requirements.
- Attend all meetings and training as scheduled.
- Undertake assigned projects as directed by Plant or Department Manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in a Distribution setting.
- Solid skills with Excel preferred.
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work is performed in the distribution center, required to be on site.
- Sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, walking, and twisting as required.
- Will be exposed to extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid).
- Occasional lifting from grams up to 50 pounds.
EQUIPMENT USED
- General Office Equipment, PC, and various software to include JDE, including Microsoft Office.
- Personal Protective Equipment as required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Distribution Center Manager
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Distribution and Warehousing Managers to confirm the listed education requirements. If your job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, ask the employer to revise it before the LCA is filed.
Check employer LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Distribution Center Manager filings by employer on Migrate Mate to see which companies have certified LCAs for this occupation. This shows you actual sponsorship activity, not just a careers page claim.
Target third-party logistics and e-commerce operators
Companies running high-volume fulfillment networks file H-1Bs for this role more consistently than smaller regional distributors. Look for employers with multiple distribution sites, since multi-location operators tend to have established immigration counsel already in place.
Request the wage level before accepting an offer
Run your target location and job title through the OFLC Wage Search to see the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage tiers. Employers must pay at least the certified LCA wage, so knowing the range helps you evaluate whether an offer meets the legal minimum.
Start the H-1B transfer process before giving notice
Your new employer can file a portability petition under AC21 once you have 180 days of approved status. You can start working for the new employer as soon as USCIS receives the transfer petition, without waiting for full approval.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers are required to use E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Ask your prospective employer for their E-Verify company ID before the offer stage, since unenrolled employers can't legally file your H-1B petition.
H-1B Visa Distribution Center Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Distribution Center Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. H-1B requires specialty occupation status, meaning the job must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like supply chain management, industrial engineering, or logistics. Roles framed around general operations without a degree requirement often fail this test. Make sure your offer letter and job description reference the specific degree field before the employer files the LCA.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Distribution Center Manager jobs?
Large e-commerce operators, third-party logistics companies, and manufacturers with complex supply chains file H-1Bs for this occupation most consistently. You can verify which specific employers have active LCA filings for Distribution Center Manager roles by searching on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by job title and employer.
How does prevailing wage work for this role under H-1B?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for your job title, experience level, and work location, as certified in the LCA filed with DOL. Wages are tiered from Level I through Level IV. Senior Distribution Center Managers overseeing large facilities typically fall at Level III or IV. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
Can I switch Distribution Center Manager employers on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability. Once your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days, a new employer can file a transfer petition and you can start working for them as soon as USCIS receives it. You don't need to wait for approval. The new employer must file before your current status expires, and the role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
Does a Distribution Center Manager role count as a specialty occupation if most responsibilities are operational?
USCIS looks at whether the role normally requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Operational scope alone doesn't disqualify a role, but the employer must show the complexity of the position requires a degree, not just managerial experience. Strong job descriptions tie specific duties to knowledge obtained through a degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations management.