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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COMPANY OVERVIEW
For more than 70 years, TBC Corporation has been a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America’s largest marketers and distributors of automotive replacement tires through wholesale operations. Additionally, TBC responds to the needs of consumers in search of total car care at nearly 470 franchised tire and automotive service centers under the award-winning Big O Tires® brand. TBC is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
With $5 billion in revenue and more than 3,000 employees in the U.S. and Mexico, TBC markets on a wholesale basis to regional tire chains and distributors serving independent tire dealers and with proprietary brands of tires specializing in passenger, commercial, farm and specialty tires. In 2005, TBC Corp. was purchased by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA). SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan’s major integrated trading and investment business enterprises. In 2018, Michelin, the largest tire manufacturer in Europe, invested in the company which is now a 50:50, privately held joint venture between Sumitomo and Michelin.
Our values are the foundation of our work, how we interact with each other, and the strategies we employ to fulfill our purpose. These are the practices we use every day – in everything we do:
- Integrity - We act honestly because nothing is more important than our reputation.
- Teamwork - We are better together.
- People-Focused - We put people first – our Associates, customers, franchisees, and partners – and cultivate a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive culture, top to bottom, inside and out.
- Accountability - We own our actions and decisions; we do what we say we are going to do.
- Leave Everything Better - We innovate to improve everything we touch, and we take actions now to protect the future.
DESCRIPTION
The Distribution Center Assistant Manager is responsible for day-to-day operational excellence of the site, ensuring consistent application of standard operating procedures, policies and Key Performance Indicators are achieved. This role is responsible for site financials including P&L management and will lead and manage all employment related activity for site team members.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all elements of distribution center operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and route management. Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all picking, receiving, put away, load/ship of all orders, product returns.
- Ensure SOPs are consistently applied to achieve operational performance indicators.
- Responsible for the protection of company assets which includes inventory, equipment, and facility. Maintains the facility, equipment and vehicles and will resolve any issues which may interfere with the safe, efficient, and least cost operation of the Distribution Center.
- Manage labor, delivery, and other variable costs within your building to align with annual business plans.
- Manage and report on the performance (KPIs) of the building; Customer Service (Net Promoter Score, On time Delivery), Productivity (Units per Hour, Minimal rework) and cost performance (Delivery costs, labor costs).
- Drive team members accountability and performance ensuring company policies are administered appropriately.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct subordinate team members within the distribution center with a focus on maximizing performance (KPIs); Customer Service (Net Promoter Score, On time Delivery), Productivity (Units per Hour, Minimal rework) and cost performance (Delivery costs, labor costs).
- Drive company safety initiatives to ensure safe and on time delivery of products to customers inclusive of specific safety performance requirements (TRIR-Total Reportable Incidence Rate) and Preventable Accident rates.
- Collaborate with Wholesale and Franchise sales teams to meet established service level agreements and identify opportunities for improved customer service.
- Drive initiatives that foster an Employer of Choice environment and employee experience.
- Ensure compliance with the company and regulatory training to ensure that staff is equipped to perform assigned duties.
- Partners with Human Resources to lead the execution of employment cycle activities for team members within site, including hiring, training, performance management and succession.
CONTINUED RESPONSIBILITIES
- Observe operations with a critical eye, bringing forth ideas for continuous improvement updates or redesigns of Standard Operating Procedures to improve efficiency, cost, or customer satisfaction.
- Lead implementation of building initiatives related to technology, cost containment, inventory management, safety, training, engagement, etc. Ensure successful adoption of new behaviors and skills needed for new expectations.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels and allocation to meet operational and financial goals while maintaining a standard of excellence in customer service.
- Other duties as assigned.
ADDED RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
- A 4-year degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, Business or other related disciplines is preferred or equivalent experience in warehouse distribution or transportation environment.
- Minimum of (2) years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated management experience including leadership and motivational ability, time management and organizational skills, training, coaching and counseling preferred.
- Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to work well under pressure (prioritize, manage time, maintain composure).
- Knowledge of Lean methodology and proven success driving change in a dynamic environment.
- Safety 1st Mentality.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds while bending and twisting.
- Must maintain a current driver’s license.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays and weekends, as needed.
- 24/7 access to cell phone, email and security system in case of an emergency.
- ERP system and Routing Software experience is a plus.
- High level of professional integrity.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS ADDED
BENEFITS
- Market competitive compensation.
- 401(k) and Roth with company match. Immediate 100% vesting.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision.
- Company paid short term disability and employer subsidized long term disability.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Discounted tire purchasing.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee assistance program.
- Generous paid vacation and paid time off.
- Customizable voluntary benefits.
- and More!!!
COMPENSATION DATA
NA
COMPANY OVERVIEW
For more than 70 years, TBC Corporation has been a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America’s largest marketers and distributors of automotive replacement tires through wholesale operations. Additionally, TBC responds to the needs of consumers in search of total car care at nearly 470 franchised tire and automotive service centers under the award-winning Big O Tires® brand. TBC is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
With $5 billion in revenue and more than 3,000 employees in the U.S. and Mexico, TBC markets on a wholesale basis to regional tire chains and distributors serving independent tire dealers and with proprietary brands of tires specializing in passenger, commercial, farm and specialty tires. In 2005, TBC Corp. was purchased by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA). SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan’s major integrated trading and investment business enterprises. In 2018, Michelin, the largest tire manufacturer in Europe, invested in the company which is now a 50:50, privately held joint venture between Sumitomo and Michelin.
Our values are the foundation of our work, how we interact with each other, and the strategies we employ to fulfill our purpose. These are the practices we use every day – in everything we do:
- Integrity - We act honestly because nothing is more important than our reputation.
- Teamwork - We are better together.
- People-Focused - We put people first – our Associates, customers, franchisees, and partners – and cultivate a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive culture, top to bottom, inside and out.
- Accountability - We own our actions and decisions; we do what we say we are going to do.
- Leave Everything Better - We innovate to improve everything we touch, and we take actions now to protect the future.
DESCRIPTION
The Distribution Center Assistant Manager is responsible for day-to-day operational excellence of the site, ensuring consistent application of standard operating procedures, policies and Key Performance Indicators are achieved. This role is responsible for site financials including P&L management and will lead and manage all employment related activity for site team members.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all elements of distribution center operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and route management. Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all picking, receiving, put away, load/ship of all orders, product returns.
- Ensure SOPs are consistently applied to achieve operational performance indicators.
- Responsible for the protection of company assets which includes inventory, equipment, and facility. Maintains the facility, equipment and vehicles and will resolve any issues which may interfere with the safe, efficient, and least cost operation of the Distribution Center.
- Manage labor, delivery, and other variable costs within your building to align with annual business plans.
- Manage and report on the performance (KPIs) of the building; Customer Service (Net Promoter Score, On time Delivery), Productivity (Units per Hour, Minimal rework) and cost performance (Delivery costs, labor costs).
- Drive team members accountability and performance ensuring company policies are administered appropriately.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct subordinate team members within the distribution center with a focus on maximizing performance (KPIs); Customer Service (Net Promoter Score, On time Delivery), Productivity (Units per Hour, Minimal rework) and cost performance (Delivery costs, labor costs).
- Drive company safety initiatives to ensure safe and on time delivery of products to customers inclusive of specific safety performance requirements (TRIR-Total Reportable Incidence Rate) and Preventable Accident rates.
- Collaborate with Wholesale and Franchise sales teams to meet established service level agreements and identify opportunities for improved customer service.
- Drive initiatives that foster an Employer of Choice environment and employee experience.
- Ensure compliance with the company and regulatory training to ensure that staff is equipped to perform assigned duties.
- Partners with Human Resources to lead the execution of employment cycle activities for team members within site, including hiring, training, performance management and succession.
CONTINUED RESPONSIBILITIES
- Observe operations with a critical eye, bringing forth ideas for continuous improvement updates or redesigns of Standard Operating Procedures to improve efficiency, cost, or customer satisfaction.
- Lead implementation of building initiatives related to technology, cost containment, inventory management, safety, training, engagement, etc. Ensure successful adoption of new behaviors and skills needed for new expectations.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels and allocation to meet operational and financial goals while maintaining a standard of excellence in customer service.
- Other duties as assigned.
ADDED RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
- A 4-year degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, Business or other related disciplines is preferred or equivalent experience in warehouse distribution or transportation environment.
- Minimum of (2) years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated management experience including leadership and motivational ability, time management and organizational skills, training, coaching and counseling preferred.
- Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to work well under pressure (prioritize, manage time, maintain composure).
- Knowledge of Lean methodology and proven success driving change in a dynamic environment.
- Safety 1st Mentality.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds while bending and twisting.
- Must maintain a current driver’s license.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays and weekends, as needed.
- 24/7 access to cell phone, email and security system in case of an emergency.
- ERP system and Routing Software experience is a plus.
- High level of professional integrity.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS ADDED
BENEFITS
- Market competitive compensation.
- 401(k) and Roth with company match. Immediate 100% vesting.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision.
- Company paid short term disability and employer subsidized long term disability.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Discounted tire purchasing.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee assistance program.
- Generous paid vacation and paid time off.
- Customizable voluntary benefits.
- and More!!!
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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.