What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Center Manager position at Komar Distribution Services?
Komar Distribution Services (KDS), a leader in third-party logistics and fulfillment, is seeking a strategic, hands-on Distribution Center Manager to lead customer success, warehouse performance, and employee development in a fast-paced, multi-client 3PL environment. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations and ensuring exceptional service delivery to our valued clients.
What You'll Do
- Act as the primary liaison for key customers, ensuring satisfaction, growth, and retention.
- Lead all facets of warehouse operations: receiving, inventory, order fulfillment, value-added services, and shipping.
- Own the P&L and performance metrics for assigned accounts, driving continuous improvement and cost control.
- Provide strategic oversight and develop scalable processes aligned with customer requirements and business goals.
- Hire, train, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors and front-line teams.
- Analyze productivity, budgets, and performance reports; make operational adjustments to meet goals.
- Drive compliance with company policies, OSHA safety standards, and client-specific SLAs.
- Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
What We're Looking For
- 10 years of leadership experience in 3PL warehousing, transportation, or supply chain operations.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Proven success managing multi-client, high-volume fulfillment environments — apparel or mass retail a plus.
- Strong operational knowledge of warehouse management systems (e.g., Scale, Blue Cherry, Extensiv, PKMS, Easy Metrix).
- Direct experience with E-commerce operations, special projects, and value-added services.
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting labor, and improving profit margins.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop teams across multiple shifts.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Associate’s degree with significant experience considered.
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000