Warehouse / Logistics Operations Manager

Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead our 160,000 sq. ft. Kentwood, MI, distribution center. In this role you’ll lead teams that are responsible for delivery and warehousing. We are looking for a hands-on leader that can motivate and inspire others. In this role you’ll be responsible for approximately 5 direct and 45 indirect employees across a Monday - Friday, 2 shift operation.   

Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches.

**All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.**

You will:

• Drive operational excellence and meet high productivity goals
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-functional team
• Manage all facility logistics: warehouse layout, receiving, order selection and deliver
• Lead inventory control programs through cycle counts and data reconciliation
• Implement continuous process improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Safety and HR to ensure a safe and compliant work environment
• Manage the facility budget and evaluate core KPIs

You have:

• 7+ years in warehouse and logistics
• 4+ years of direct managerial experience (warehouse manager level)
• Proven track record in high-velocity wholesale distribution
• Expertise in inventory control and KPI evaluation
• Experience applying Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.