Director of Distribution & Operations
uline
📍 kenosha wisconsin waukegan illinois pleasant prairie wisconsin gurnee illinois racine wisconsin united states🕐 10d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Director of Distribution & Operations**
**Kenosha Branch**
**12355 Uline Way, Kenosha, WI 53144**
Are you a hands-on warehouse leader who enjoys coaching employees, solving problems and driving operational excellence? Join Uline as a Director of Distribution & Operations and lead from the warehouse floor, staying connected to daily operations while developing high-performing teams and delivering the exceptional service our customers count on. You'll help lead Uline's distribution operations in Kenosha, spanning over 1.5 million square feet.
**Position Responsibilities**
* Lead by example on the warehouse floor, working alongside employees to ensure high levels of accuracy, productivity and safety.
* Direct all aspects of day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and supporting departments.
* Coach and develop warehouse managers who lead a team of 500+ employees through daily feedback and hands-on leadership.
* Drive operational excellence through accountability and continuous improvement to deliver industry-leading service and same-day shipping.
* Investigate operational challenges, remove barriers and implement practical, data-driven improvements that strengthen warehouse performance.
**Minimum Requirements**
* Bachelor’s degree.
* 10+ years leading high-volume distribution operations, including direct leadership of warehouse managers and teams of 400+ people.
* Proven success improving productivity, quality and safety through operational leadership.
* Experience leading with KPIs, performance metrics and warehouse management systems (WMS).
* Strong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
**Benefits**
* Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
* Multiple bonus programs.
* Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
* Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
**Employee Perks**
* Café featuring affordable daily meal options from local restaurants.
* On-site fitness center and beautifully maintained walking paths.
* Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities.
**About Uline**
Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.
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