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Distribution Operations Manager Jobs in Dallas, GA

McMaster-Carr

Distribution Operations

Atlanta, GA

$95K - $108K/yr

As a Distribution Operations Specialist, you'll have responsibilities across multiple areas of our world-class facility, performing essential work to ensure our customers receive the parts they need ...

McMaster-Carr

Distribution Operations

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$95K - $108K/yr

As a Distribution Operations Specialist, you'll have responsibilities across multiple areas of our world-class facility, performing essential work to ensure our customers receive the parts they need ...

DPDHL

Operations Supervisor - Distribution

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$62K - $70K/yr

Thursday, first shift, 10-hour schedule Operations Supervisor - Distribution The Operations ... Your responsibilities go beyond daily management - you will be instrumental in implementing ...

NOVO Health Services

Operations Manager

Rockmart, GA · On-site

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

NOVO Health Services

Operations Manager

Rockmart, GA · On-site

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

Urban Recipe Inc.

Operations Manager

Atlanta, GA

Operations Manager Job Status: Full-time, in person in Atlanta, GA Reports To: Director of Programs ... Ensure all distribution trackers, logs, and administrative paperwork are completed weekly * Follow ...

Strategic Systems Inc

Operations Manager

Cedartown, GA · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Operations Manager Reports To: Plant Manager Work Location: On-site Status: Exempt Full Time ... Coordinate with maintenance, distribution, HR, safety, and other plant functions to prevent ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for distribution operations manager in Dallas, GA is $68,457.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,600.00 and $80,900.00 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 Dallas, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,457 per year, or $32.9 per hour.

Distribution Operations Manager

Dawn Foods

Lithia Springs, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Dawn Foods rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

196th of 442 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.
Why work for Dawn Foods?
PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.
Why should you apply? We invest in you!
  • Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(K) + company match
  • 10 Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional training
  • Family-owned business over 100 years in service
  • An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Job Purpose and Overview
The Operations Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating activities of Team Member's engaged in receiving, storing, selecting, and delivering bakery products in a cost-effective manner.
What will you do as an Operations Manager at Dawn Foods?
  • Lead all distribution center operations, including both warehouse and transportation functions, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient service to customers while meeting operational, financial, and team performance objectives.
  • Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development to exempt-level leaders, including Transportation and Warehouse Supervisors/Managers, while holding leaders accountable for safety, service, productivity, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.
  • Serve as the site leader for transportation compliance, ensuring adherence to DOT, FMCSA, and company regulations related to driver qualification files (DQFs), CDL requirements, medical certifications, hours of service, vehicle inspections, and drug and alcohol testing programs.
  • Partner closely with Corporate Safety, DOT Compliance, and Human Resources teams to ensure transportation compliance programs are executed effectively and all regulatory requirements are met.
  • Develop and maintain a strong safety culture by proactively identifying risks, investigating incidents, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring all transportation and warehouse team members are trained and operating in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
  • Oversee driver operations, delivery schedules, route execution, fleet utilization, and transportation performance metrics to ensure exceptional customer service and on-time delivery performance.
  • Lead warehouse operations including receiving, storage, inventory control, replenishment, order fulfillment, shipping, sanitation, food safety, and overall facility efficiency.
  • Manage staffing, succession planning, performance management, coaching, hiring, promotion, and disciplinary decisions for transportation and warehouse team members within scope of responsibility.
  • Drive accountability throughout the operation by establishing clear expectations, reviewing operational metrics, and developing action plans that improve safety, compliance, service, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
  • Ensure facility readiness for internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews while maintaining accurate records and adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Manage warehouse and transportation operating expenses and partner with the District Market Leader in the development and execution of annual operating budgets.
  • Investigate and resolve customer concerns related to delivery service, driver performance, product handling, shipment delays, and operational execution.
  • Oversee the maintenance, utilization, and procurement of warehouse material handling equipment, tractors, trailers, and other operational assets.
  • Champion Dawn's culture and values by fostering an engaged, inclusive, and accountable work environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What Does It Take to be an Operations Manager at Dawn Foods?
Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.
  • A minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) accredited, or in lieu of degree equivalent professional experience.
  • 3 years' operations management experience.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both in written and oral form.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other Dawn people.
  • Training/background in problem solving and conflict resolution.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
  • Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
  • Ability to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Ability to withstand cool and/or cold temperatures.
  • The normal setting for this job is a warehouse/office.
  • Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the workday.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
About Our Benefits
Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.
Compensation
The base salary for this position is $93,240 - $149,180 with bonus eligibility.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID: 38163
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Date: Jul 29, 2026
If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to careers@dawnfoods.com.

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