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CCU, LLC

Operations Manager

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

Manage schedules, assignments, and workflow distribution. * Ensure compliance with company rules, safety standards, and regulations. * Handle budgeting, cost control, and operational reporting.

Sri Healthcare

Operations Manager

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

This leader drives operational discipline across production, engineering, distribution coordination, inventory management, and order fulfillment to support client retention and customer satisfaction ...

US Brick

Operations Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

Inventory & Distribution Management * Oversee inventory management practices across assigned ... Serve as a regional operational partner to Sales and other departments supporting the Middle ...

US Brick

Operations Manager

Nashville, TN

The Operations Manager serves as the connection between location-level execution and broader ... Inventory & Distribution Management * Oversee inventory management practices across assigned ...

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How much do distribution operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for distribution operations manager in Tennessee is $68,775.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,800.00 and $81,200.00 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 Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,775 per year, or $33.1 per hour.

Distribution Center Manager

Memphis, TN • On-site

Institut Rosell-Lallemand Inc.
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Posted 7 days ago

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PURPOSE: The Distribution Center Manager oversees all activities and tasks related to the Distribution Center operations, functioning as the site's operational leader with Plant Manager-level accountability for food safety, quality, and regulatory systems. They are responsible for ensuring the site’s adherence to internal and external quality, food safety, and compliance requirements, including full ownership of the site's BRC and other applicable food safety certification programs. This role requires a strong process adherence and continuous-improvement mindset to drive operational excellence across the Distribution Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Manages the Distribution Center’s inventories (branch inventory, ordering, min/max, lot rotation, customer specifications, damages, and credits)
  • Manages the Distribution Center’s warehouse clerks and drivers (hiring, training, development, evaluation, discipline, supervision)
  • Develop and follow budget restrictions with the Distributions Operations Manager (payroll, invoices, fuel & mileage, negotiate costs with vendors, manage carrier expenses, etc.)
  • Ensure employee safety (OSHA or CNESST compliances) by Monthly Warehouse Safety Inspections and Meetings, Quaterly Driver Meetings, Facility Maintenance, etc.)
  • Ensure adherence to Alchemy Training Platform for all DCs as per training requirements
  • Follow delivery schedules and comply with special requests; assist in responding to customer and/or Sister’s Business Unit Compliants.
  • Manages Fleet (routing, HOS, DOT Compliance, Maintenance, Fuel Bonus Program, Licensing, Violations & Accidents)
  • Promotes the site’s compliance to the following requirements (as applicable):
    • Customer requirements (orders, deliveries, transport, shelf life, product rotation)
    • Internal requirements related to quality and food safety (HACCP, GWPs and prerequisite programs PRPs), etc.
  • Certification and regulatory requirements (such as BRC, FDA, CFIA, AIB, federal, state/provincial, Non GMO Project Verified (NGPV), Organic (NOP/COR) and local labor regulations, as applicable).
  • Owns and champions the Distribution Center's food safety and quality certification programs (BRC and other applicable schemes) with Plant Manager-level accountability, ensuring audit readiness and timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Utilizes the company's ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics) to manage inventory, orders, and reporting; analyzes operational data to identify trends and drive continuous process improvement.
  • All Job duties as per DC-I-2400-A03 Warehouse Manager – Job Description if no Warehouse Manager on Site.
  • Implement and/or support other special projects such as Lewis Implementation, LY sampling kits, CoA automation, etc.
  • Follow and make sure warehouse clerk(s), driver(s), and warehouse manager (if applicable) follow DC-P-08-02-A02 GWPs in all time and other BMS/DC and SITES Procedures and Instructions in order to ensure product food safety, legality and quality.
  • Ensure service suppliers comply at all times with the Visitors and Service Suppliers Policy DC-I-2401-A01
  • Conduct routine inspections such as monthly inspections, glass & grittle plastic inspection, pallets, etc..
  • Log and investigate nonconformities, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Responsible for execution and update of the Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS), External Maintenance Calendar, Site Audit Calendar, Calibration Log, Approved Chemical Inventory, etc.
  • Conducting mock recalls, evacuation and/or fire drills, mock crises, etc., and as per the audit calendar.
  • Collaborate on the update of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and warehouse-specific objectives as defined by upper management.
  • Participate in and provide data for HACCP reviews, Food Fraud and Food Defense Assessments, as well as Business Management Reviews.
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