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Distribution Operations Manager Jobs in Lexington, TN

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Operations Manager

Jackson, TN · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

In the role of Operations Manager, you will be travelling among multiple job sites and provide ... distribution facilities. With over 35 years of experience, we connect tens of thousands of ...

AdaptHealth LLC

Operations Manager

Jackson, TN · On-site

... The Manager of Operations oversees the operations performed within a branch. Specifically ... distribution of all medical equipment, supplies and services delivered to a patient's home ...

TrueBlue

Operations Manager

Jackson, TN · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

In the role of Operations Manager, you will be travelling among multiple job sites and provide ... distribution facilities. With over 35 years of experience, we connect tens of thousands of ...

TrueBlue

Operations Manager

Jackson, TN · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

In the role of Operations Manager, you will be travelling among multiple job sites and provide ... distribution facilities. With over 35 years of experience, we connect tens of thousands of ...

TrueBlue

Operations Manager

Jackson, TN · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

In the role of Operations Manager, you will be travelling among multiple job sites and provide ... distribution facilities. With over 35 years of experience, we connect tens of thousands of ...

AdaptHealth, LLC

Operations Manager

Jackson, TN

... The Manager of Operations oversees the operations performed within a branch. Specifically ... distribution of all medical equipment, supplies and services delivered to a patient's home ...

RenewableWorks

Operations Manager

Jackson, TN

$60K - $75K/yr

In the role of Operations Manager, you will be travelling among multiple job sites and provide ... distribution facilities. With over 35 years of experience, we connect tens of thousands of ...

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How much do distribution operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for distribution operations manager in Lexington, TN is $57,968.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $68,500.00 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 Lexington, TN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% 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 $57,968 per year, or $27.9 per hour.

Operations Manager

Sunland Logistics Solutions, Inc.

Milan, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Sunland Logistics Solutions rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Warehouse Operations Manager is responsible for the management and execution of all aspects while ensuring that value is created for our customers, associates, and Sunland.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and manage team deliverables that exceed customer, financial and leadership initiatives.

Ensure through succession planning that associate bench strength and staffing levels is in place to successfully meet and exceed our operational, customer, associates and organizational long-term commitments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervisors, Team Leads, Non-exempt Associates

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Managed a stand-alone distribution center with 35 full-time associates and a limited number of temps during peak season and at least two direct reports (supervisors).
  • P & L responsibility, familiar with AP, invoicing, etc.
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma methodology, process improvement, etc.
  • Experience tracking metrics, measuring productivity, etc.
  • Extensive knowledge of OSHA and ISO quality management systems
  • Ability to manage a multi-shift operation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proven leadership in similar operations
  • Strong analytical and financial skills
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Detailed and goal oriented
  • The position interacts with customers, vendors, and employees and reports directly to the Site Manager.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain management, business or related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in supervision/management of a fast-paced logistics/warehousing/distribution operation.
  • Hands on knowledge of WMS or other systems (Infor, Red Prairie, Manhattan, etc.)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

  • Possess or have ability to become forklift certified

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents, including protocols, standard operating procedures, customer orders, and pick tickets.

REASONING ABILITY:

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


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