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American Tire Distributors Inc.

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

... the Distribution Excellence Manager. The DC Lead acts as a "player-coach," monitoring and assisting the work of warehouse associates performing a variety of duties related to warehousing ...

Diageo

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Montgomery, AL · On-site

Manufacturing Excellence Manager - Montgomery This is an on-site position at our new Diageo Plant ... distributors in the southern region. The site's strategic location is expected to reduce required ...

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Newton, NC · On-site

Position Overview The Opex Manager is responsible for leading operational excellence initiatives at ... With around 500 employees and ~$200M of sales, WNA focuses on the retail and distribution market ...

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How much do distribution excellence manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for distribution excellence manager in the United States is $74,699.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a distribution excellence manager?

Distribution Excellence Managers are professionals responsible for optimizing and overseeing the efficiency, quality, and effectiveness of a company's distribution operations. They focus on implementing best practices, streamlining processes, and ensuring that products are delivered to customers accurately and on time. These managers often work closely with logistics, warehouse, and supply chain teams to identify areas for improvement, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. Their role is critical in maintaining competitive advantage and ensuring smooth supply chain operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a distribution excellence manager?

To thrive as a Distribution Excellence Manager, you need expertise in supply chain management, process optimization, and data analysis, often supported by a degree in logistics or business and relevant industry experience. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and Lean Six Sigma or similar certifications is highly valued. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help drive team performance and continuous improvement initiatives. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring efficient distribution operations, cost savings, and high service levels in a competitive logistics environment.

What are some common challenges faced by a distribution excellence manager, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Distribution Excellence Managers often encounter challenges such as optimizing supply chain efficiency, managing inventory accuracy, and coordinating with various teams to meet delivery deadlines. To address these, it's important to implement robust process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma, utilize data analytics to identify bottlenecks, and foster open communication between warehousing, logistics, and customer service teams. Regularly reviewing key performance indicators and engaging in cross-functional collaboration helps ensure that distribution operations align with organizational goals and adapt to changing market demands.

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Distribution Center Lead

Moorpark, CA • On-site

American Tire Distributors
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$24.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

American Tire Distributors rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

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Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation's premier tire distributor, ATD's coast-to-coast distribution network provides approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid and frequent delivery of high quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies.
Position Description:
$24.50/HR
The Distribution Center Lead oversees and assists with the day-to-day activities of assigned shifts and associates, as instructed by the Distribution Center Supervisor and/or the Distribution Excellence Manager. The DC Lead acts as a "player-coach," monitoring and assisting the work of warehouse associates performing a variety of duties related to warehousing, transportation and safety and inventory functions in the warehouse. The DC Lead also assists with implementing work procedures to increase productivity and improve service within the operation.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in overseeing facility maintenance, product handling equipment, and inventory control systems, whether manual or automated.
  • Champion safe working conditions and monitor associates to ensure equipment safety and adherence to warehouse protocols.
  • Coordinate all warehousing activities with management and administration to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Evaluate team performance, provide training, and offer feedback to support development, reporting findings to distribution center management.
  • Fulfill additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  • Record inventory transactions using manual or automated systems for equipment, supplies, and specialty items in the warehouse.
  • Reinforce SEAL and Standard Work principles and assist in implementing SEAL Operating Systems to boost productivity and service excellence.
  • Supervise and assist with daily activities of assigned shifts under the direction of the Distribution Center Supervisor.
Competencies
  • Collaboration- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
  • Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Customer-Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
  • Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Health and Safety - The ability and skill to manage and apply safe systems of work.
  • Inventory Management - The ability and skill to design, implement and manage inventory control systems.
  • Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
  • Policy & Procedures - The ability and skill to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives.
  • Storage - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum storage of warehouse, plant, equipment, materials and supplies.
  • Traffic and Vehicle Planning - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum deployment and utilization of vehicles and moveable plant including proficiency in required software package/s and databases.
  • Verbal Communication - Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications.
  • Work Scheduling - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum scheduling of work and material resources to meet planned performance targets including proficient use of aligned software / systems

Qualifications
  • High School or GED degree
    • 4-6 years of related experience preferred

Skills
  • Policy & Procedures
  • Storage
  • Traffic and Vehicle Planning
  • Verbal Communication
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Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Physical Demands Category: Warehouse
Physical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:
• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel required: 5% of the time
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
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