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Walgreens

Distribution Operations Manager

Windsor, CT · On-site

$102K - $164K/yr

As a Distribution Operations Manager at our Walgreens distribution center, you will play a pivotal role in leading operations at this facility. You will provide leadership and direction for Inbound ...

Epic Personnel Partners, LLC - Hartford, CT

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Distribution Warehouse Manager

Hartford, CT · On-site

$82K - $87K/yr

Operations Epic Personnel Partners is hiring an experienced Distribution Center Manager for a high-volume grocery distribution facility in Bloomfield, Connecticut. This leadership position is ...

A.R. Mazzotta

Operations Manager

Old Saybrook, CT

$120K/yr

Operations Manager Direct Hire Opportunity | Westbrook, CT Area Salary: Up to $120,000 (DOE ... Proven success leading teams in a manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or industrial environment

ABM Industries, Inc.

Operations Manager

New Haven, CT · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

The Operations Manager partners with hospital leadership to drive service excellence, improve ... distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers ...

ABM

Operations Manager

New Haven, CT

$80K - $90K/yr

... distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers ... Operations Management * Plan, organize, and direct daily Environmental Services operations to ...

Amazon

Operations Manager

Windsor, CT · On-site

We hire Operations Managers based on location preference and the business' current openings. BASIC ... production, or distribution environments. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not ...

Amazon

Operations Manager

North Haven, CT · On-site

We hire Operations Managers based on location preference and the business' current openings. BASIC ... production, or distribution environments. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not ...

Amazon

Operations Manager

Windsor, CT · On-site

We hire Operations Managers based on location preference and the business' current openings. BASIC ... production, or distribution environments. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not ...

Amazon

Sr. Operations Manager

Windsor, CT

Our Sr. Operations Managers are responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations ... distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned Able to access ...

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How much do distribution operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for distribution operations manager in Connecticut is $72,084.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $85,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a distribution operations manager?

Distribution Operations Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the daily operations of distribution centers or warehouses. They manage the flow of goods, ensure timely deliveries, coordinate logistics, and supervise staff to maintain efficiency and safety. Their role often includes inventory management, process optimization, and implementing cost-saving strategies. By ensuring smooth operations, they help companies meet customer demands and maintain high service levels.

What does a distribution operations manager do?

As a distribution operations manager, your responsibilities include supervising warehouse workers in their day-to-day activities and duties involving receiving, storing, and shipping products. You oversee other employees while planning the best strategies to organize and maximize efficiency in a distribution center. You are not only in charge of managing product fulfillment but also maintaining a safe environment for workers. Creating objectives and motivation for workers also falls under your job description. You utilize your organizational and problem-solving skills to improve systems and enhance speed and accuracy of delivery.

What are some common challenges a distribution operations manager faces when optimizing warehouse workflows?

Distribution Operations Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing efficiency with accuracy, managing seasonal fluctuations in order volume, and integrating new technologies into established workflows. They must ensure that inventory is processed and shipped on time while minimizing errors and costs. Collaborating closely with warehouse staff, logistics providers, and inventory planners is essential to identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvements, all while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
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Infographic showing various Distribution Operations Manager job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,084 per year, or $34.7 per hour.

Distribution Operations Manager

Walgreens

Windsor, CT • On-site

$102K - $164K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

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Job Summary:
As a Distribution Operations Manager at our Walgreens distribution center, you will play a pivotal role in leading operations at this facility. You will provide leadership and direction for Inbound and Outbound warehouse operations while building high-performing teams committed to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and outstanding customer service. You will drive employee engagement through coaching and development, identify opportunities to improve productivity and quality, and collaborate across departments to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely fulfillment of customer needs. Your responsibilities will include oversight of receiving, replenishment, put-away, split case stocking, shipping, full and split case picking, Rx, and specialty picking.
While this is subject to change, an individual in this position would likely rotate between different shifts every 12 to 18 months or so, including both daytime and nighttime shifts.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Executes and supports strategic plans as directed by the Manager of Operations and General Manager.
  • Provides strategic goals and direction to Function Managers. Works effectively with all levels and shifts of management to ensure DC pyramid goals are met.
  • Develops reviews and recommends methods of operational improvement involving equipment, systems, corrections, activities and practices within function areas within their responsibility. Emphasizes safety in all aspects of the operation through direction and review.
  • Manages volume and work through supervision of employee movement to meet all service, cost and quality requirements providing service to stores or consumer. Ensures organizational structure by input on hiring and placement, scheduling, work assignments and delegation.
  • Effectively mentors and develops Function Managers and employees through training, establishes objectives and communicates policies and procedures while building employee morale, motivation, commitment.
  • Recommends implements and audits Company policies and procedures designed to identify and minimize inventory loss.
  • Measures performance compliance and requirements and directs appropriate actions by function managers to maintain performance at or above required levels.
  • Prepares, recommends and maintains budget and purchase responsibilities for areas of responsibility, while measuring and adjusting based on performance.
  • Plans, recommends, directs and reviews function areas' payroll, expense and operational budget.
  • Ensures compliance with all national, state and local laws and regulations, such as OSHA, DEA, and FDA.
  • Ensures fairness and consistency through application of policies and procedures. Maintains appropriate and required records for function areas under his/her responsibility.
About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves more than 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,000 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 211,000 team members, including roughly 85,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
External Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in a distribution, warehousing or logistics environment OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 5 years of experience in a distribution, warehousing or logistics environment.
  • At least 5 years of experience with distribution product flow.
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
  • Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: inserting, rearranging, hiding and deleting slides, navigating between slides, increasing list level, adding, centering and editing text, changing views, inserting a table or a note, moving objects, printing outline view and/or running a slide show).
  • Basic level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: opening a document, cutting, pasting and aligning text, selecting font type and size, changing margins and column width, sorting, inserting bullets, pictures and dates, using find and replace, undo, spell check, track changes, review pane and/or print functions).
  • At least 3 year of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with outbound responsibilities, including Shipping, Full and Split Case picking, Pharmacy and Specialty picking.
  • Experience with inbound responsibilities, including replenishment, put-away and split case stocking.
  • Group facilitation experience with Performance Improvement Teams.
  • At least 2 years of experience with cutting-edge material handling equipment.
  • At least 2 years Lean experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment.
  • Experience with Statistical Process Control including data analysis, charting, and control methodology.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
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