General Manager
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Aurora, CO
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$135,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Aurora, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago
General Manager, Distribution Center
Drive operational excellence. Lead people. Shape the future of distribution.
Drive operational excellence. Lead people. Shape the future of distribution.
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking General Manager to lead a high-volume Distribution Center. This role is ideal for a hands-on operator who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys solving complex challenges, and can elevate performance through strong leadership, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making.
As the senior leader onsite, you will guide daily operations, develop high-performing teams, and ensure the facility runs safely, efficiently, and aligned with broader supply chain objectives. This is an opportunity to influence long-term strategy while staying closely connected to warehouse floor activities.
Salary: $120K-135K
What You’ll Do
Operational Leadership
- Direct day-to-day warehouse operations with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity
- Lead and mentor Area Managers and front-line teams, fostering engagement and accountability
- Address employee and customer issues with clarity, professionalism, and timely resolution
- Ensure all activities support company-wide logistics and service goals
Strategic & Financial Oversight
- Manage the site-level budget and track performance to key operational and financial targets
- Drive cost savings through lean practices, process optimization, and efficiency improvements
- Maintain responsibility for P&L performance and operational financial health
Inventory & Capacity Planning
- Support forecasting, replenishment, layout planning, and workflow design
- Improve inventory accuracy and visibility through metrics, systems, and best practices
- Contribute to SOP creation and continuous refinement of processes
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
- Champion ongoing improvements in safety, quality, automation, and productivity
- Lead initiatives involving system upgrades, layout redesign, and operational innovation
- Analyze and report on performance metrics to guide decision-making
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with supply chain, logistics, transportation, and planning teams
- Support network-wide optimization and process alignment
- Oversee outbound carrier relationships and negotiate efficient, cost-effective agreements
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations
- 5+ years in a supervisory or management leadership role
- Strong operational knowledge across fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and warehousing
- A strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and lead through ambiguity
- High comfort with KPIs, analytics, and data-driven decision-making
- Proven experience developing cohesive, high-performance teams
- Proficiency with WMS, ERP, TMS, and related systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Experience with automation or major process redesign
- Background in multi-site or network operations
What We Offer
- A collaborative, purpose-driven work environment
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
- Paid holidays along with product and industry discounts
About the Company
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