Manager, Distribution (Hope, ARK)

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Job Summary

WCB Outdoor Brands division operates integrated manufacturing and distribution facilities to support its growing outdoor cooking product portfolio.

The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for leading all shipping and distribution operations at the Peebles BBQ manufacturing plant, while ensuring alignment with standards, processes, and performance expectations established across the Domestic Operations Distribution network.

This role provides leadership for outbound logistics, warehouse operations, and team development in a fast-paced environment. The DC Manager will drive safety, service, and efficiency while partnering cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class distribution performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, develop, and manage supervisors, leads, and hourly team members across shipping and warehouse operations.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear expectations, provide coaching, and drive employee engagement and retention.
• Ensure proper staffing, scheduling, and labor planning to meet distribution demands.

 

Distribution & Shipping Operations

• Oversee all outbound shipping activities including order fulfillment, staging, loading, and transportation coordination.
• Ensure accurate and on-time shipments in compliance with customer, retailer, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage dock operations, carrier scheduling, and freight flow to optimize throughput and reduce dwell time.
• Align processes with Domestic Operations Distribution network standards for shipping execution, documentation, and system transactions.
• Partner with transportation teams to optimize routing, cost, and service levels.

 

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Maintain accurate inventory through strong control processes, cycle counting, and reconciliation practices.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and planning teams to ensure timely flow of finished goods to shipping.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage strategies, and material flow for efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and traceability of all products.

 

Safety & Compliance

• Champion WC Bradley’s “Safety First” culture across all distribution and dock operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards, including equipment operation and dock safety.
• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready distribution environment.

 

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor, track, and report key distribution KPIs, including:
• On-Time Shipment Rate
• Order Accuracy
• Inventory Accuracy
• Dock-to-Load Cycle Time
• Freight Cost and Utilization
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging lean principles and distribution best practices.
• Identify process gaps and implement solutions to improve service, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Lead and support peak season planning and capacity management within distribution operation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with manufacturing, planning, and transportation teams to align production output with shipping execution.
• Collaborate across the Domestic Operations Distribution network to standardize processes and share best practices.
• Work with customer service and sales teams to ensure high service levels and responsiveness.
• Support distribution-related system implementations and process improvements.

• Other duties as deemed necessary.
 

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field of study.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience con