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Dc Operations Manager Jobs in Lockport, IL (NOW HIRING)

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Department Manager

New Lenox, IL · On-site

$20.75 - $23.50/hr

DC-New Lenox The Department Manager - DC manages and supports assigned team members to achieve business and operational objectives in safety, accuracy, production, and inventory control in the ...

Department Manager

New Lenox, IL · On-site

$20.75 - $23.50/hr

DC-New Lenox The Department Manager - DC manages and supports assigned team members to achieve business and operational objectives in safety, accuracy, production, and inventory control in the ...

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How much do dc operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for dc operations manager in Lockport, IL is $75,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,700.00 and $89,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by DC Operations Managers, and how can they be effectively addressed?

DC Operations Managers often encounter challenges such as managing peak workload periods, ensuring inventory accuracy, and maintaining high employee engagement in a fast-paced environment. To address these, successful managers implement robust process optimization strategies, leverage technology for real-time inventory tracking, and foster a culture of open communication and teamwork. Proactive planning and continuous training can also help the team adapt to changing demands and minimize disruptions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DC Operations Manager?

To thrive as a DC Operations Manager, you need strong leadership, logistics management, and supply chain knowledge, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or a related field. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory control software, and Lean or Six Sigma certifications is typically expected. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for optimizing warehouse efficiency, ensuring safety, and delivering high service levels in dynamic distribution environments.

What does a DC Operations Manager do?

A DC Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of a distribution center (DC), ensuring that goods are received, stored, and shipped efficiently. They are responsible for managing staff, optimizing workflow, maintaining inventory accuracy, and implementing safety procedures. Their role often includes coordinating with other departments, analyzing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement to meet business goals. Effective DC Operations Managers ensure that the distribution center operates smoothly and cost-effectively while meeting quality and delivery standards.
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Infographic showing various Dc Operations Manager job openings in Lockport, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,999 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

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PrimeSource Building Products

Wilmington, IL • On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


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5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

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Job description

Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
To assist DC Operations Manager in the day-to-day duties and ensure all daily job functions are completed. To assist Operations Manager in assuring that all inbound and outbound product is pulled, packaged, loaded, and shipped with 100% accuracy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
  • At minimum, the employee can expect to pick up and place on a pallet 560 pieces (or cartons) over an eight hour period weighing on average 40-50 lbs.
  • Fall protection device weight limitation is 310 lbs.
  • Pieces (or cartons) may be picked up from heights ranging from as low as sitting on the ground to shoulder height.
  • Needs to be able to twist or contort their body from a side to side motion as if you were throwing bags of sand.
  • Prints Load Reports and assign to warehouseman.
  • Process driver's paperwork and ensure it's filled out complete and filed daily.
  • Assists Operations Manager in search for product if warehouseman cannot locate.
  • Assigns pick locations as needed -- from sheets turned in by warehouse.
  • Assists in double checking all orders.
  • Coordinates outbound and inbound freight by taking appointment, calling carriers to pick up loads, and ensuring all product ships ASAP.
  • Communicates with office sales personnel on shipping issues, problems, light trucks, and orders that will not ship.
  • Coordinates container delivery and inbound/outbound process.
  • Assists in pulling and receiving orders when needed.
  • Assists in stocking when needed.
  • Assists in warehouse re-organization of isles when needed.
  • Assists in looking for more efficient ways of daily functions.
  • Coordinates with pack house to ensure items needed for 100% ship rate are covered.
  • Maintains DOT maintenance on trucks and trailers and coordinate with drivers and vendors on issues.
  • Maintains Drivers Med Cards & Licenses.
  • Performs Cycle counts as instructed.
  • Prints Delivery tickets / Driver Trip Sheets.
  • Assists in finding quotes for basic warehouse expenses as well as special needs.
  • Covers for Operations Manager when he is out.
  • Responsible for coordinating will call orders in safe and service friendly manner.
  • Responsible for the maintaining and caring for company owned or leased equipment.
  • Accountable and responsible for high standards of warehouse cleanliness and organization.
  • Performs most of the Operations Manager or Supervisor duties during periods of absence.

Additional Essential Functions
  • Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meeting and appointments on time.
  • Work Location This work is critical to be conducted at the assigned office, with remote work not practical.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETECY(S)
People: We are one team and accomplish more together than as individuals.
Integrity: We demonstrate integrity by being authentic and gaining other people's trust with openness and honesty.
Entrepreneurship: We use our understanding of business and key market drivers to challenge the status quo, take risks, and improve business processes.
Commitment: We demonstrate commitment and engagement readiness with a willingness to commit to one's work.
Excellence: We drive for excellence by setting high goals for personal and team accomplishment.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Skills
  • Reaching for box from the ground, raising to waist height, 50lbs, at a minimum rate of 70 times an hour.
  • Reaching for box from shoulder height, lowering to waist height, 50lbs, at a minimum of 70 times an hour.
  • Truncated movement from left to right picking up box and lowering again, 50lbs, at a minimum of 70 times an hour.
  • Truncated movement from right to left picking up box and lowering again, 50lbs, at a minimum of 70 times an hour.

Certifications & Licenses: None
WORK CONDITIONS
Physical Demands:
  • Constant sitting, reaching outward, grasping, and speaking.
  • Frequent standing, walking, and manually manipulating.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment would be considered normal for warehousing operations.
Schedule: M-F Various shifts starting from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Overtime- Occasionally Mandatory

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