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We are looking for an experienced Distribution Center Operations Manager to lead the receiving, distribution, and material handling operations within our distribution center. In this role, you will coordinate the movement of products and parts while ensuring efficient, safe, and timely delivery performance. You will drive operational excellence through lean processes, collaborate closely with manufacturing and distribution partners, and lead teams in meeting customer requirements while optimizing transportation and distribution costs. You will have the opportunity to shape a high-performing culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Offering competitive wages and benefits that support your life both in and out of work.
Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and develop your leadership capabilities.
Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard, and valued.
Empowering you to make a meaningful impact through operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The target starting base salary for this position is $90,000 - $95,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Managing and coordinating the receiving, storage, and distribution of products and parts.
Establishing lean procedures that maximize customer satisfaction through timely and accurate deliveries.
Coordinating distribution center activities with manufacturing facilities and field distribution centers to ensure seamless product flow.
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Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
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Private global office-furniture manufacturer designing workplace, healthcare, education and home furnishings for organizations and consumers.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsUSD 90000-95000 yearly / year
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
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