Nvent

DistributionCenterManager

$105–195k Dayton, Minnesota, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Distribution Center Manager at Nvent. Skills: Distribution center operations, Team leadership, Continuous improvement. Lead overall Distribution Center operations. Ensure safe, accurate, and on-time order fulfillment”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure on-time, accurate delivery to customers; Build a strong, engaged, high-performing team

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to move throughout the distribution center, Ability to work extended hours or flexible schedules

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field, 5+ years of progressive experience in distribution, warehouse, or materials operations, Experience leading a high-volume or complex distribution center, Demonstrated experience driving Lean or continuous improvement initiatives, Proven ability to lead large, diverse hourly workforces, Experience with WMS, ERP, or transportation systems, Ability to move throughout the distribution center, Ability to work extended hours or flexible schedules

Nice to Have

1+ years of experience leading supervisors

What You'll Do.

Lead overall Distribution Center operations

and on-time order fulfillment

Manage and develop leadership and teams

Use people data to drive decisions

Partner cross-functionally with Transportation

Meet business and customer needs

Identify cost and productivity improvement opportunities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functionally with Transportation, Manufacturing, Planning, and Customer Service

Full Job Description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for overall leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of the Dayton Distribution Center. This role owns safety, service, cost, people development, and operational excellence across all distribution activities, ensuring on‑time, accurate delivery to customers while building a strong, engaged, high‑performing team. **WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:** * Lead overall Distribution Center operations to ensure safe, accurate, and on‑time order fulfillment. * Manage and develop leadership and teams, driving accountability, engagement, and performance. * Own safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people metrics; use data to drive daily and strategic decisions. * Partner cross‑functionally with Transportation, Manufacturing, Planning, and Customer Service to meet business and customer needs. * Manage facilities, labor planning, and operations while identifying cost and productivity improvement opportunities. **YOU HAVE:** * Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field is required. * 5+ years of progressive experience in distribution, warehouse, or materials operations preferred * 1+ years of experience leading supervisors is highly desirable. * Experience leading a high‑volume or complex distribution center. * Demonstrated experience driving Lean or continuous improvement initiatives. * Proven ability to lead large, diverse hourly workforces. * Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills. * Experience with WMS, ERP, or transportation systems * Ability to move throughout the distribution center as needed to lead teams and operations. * Ability to work extended hours or flexible schedules during peak periods as required. **WE HA

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