Distribution Center Manager

Position Overview

We’re looking for a hands‑on Distribution Center Manager to lead operations from our Madison facility. This Pelosi oversees the warehouse, inbound and outbound logistics, and our company truck fleet, while supporting our distribution network across Madison and Green Bay. You’ll be accountable for daily execution and performance—service levels, inventory accuracy, safety, productivity, and cost control. You’ll lead and develop a high‑performing team, partner with key departments to improve workflows, and help modernize warehouse systems and technology as the company grows.

Success means building stronger operating discipline, improving service and reliability, and creating scalable processes and systems that support growth and expansion.

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for distribution center and branch warehouse operations.
• Maintain a regular on sociétés presence to observe operations, strengthen standards, and coach and mentor in real time.
• Develop, implement and maintain standard receiving, put‑away, shipping and loading operating procedures to ensure consistency across locations while supporting growth.
• Ensure organized, safe, and efficient facilities across all locations by maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements and enforcing strong layout, visual management and 5S standards.
• Establish and track performance metrics to improve throughput, accuracy, service levels, and cost efficiency.
• Promote a culture
  
  ISSING focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and practical problem solving.
• Drive improvements in warehouse technology and systems, including WMS capabilities, RF tools, and operational reporting.
• Partner with Inside Sales to manage customer requests and priorities with a focus on cost‑effective and timely solutions.
• Partner with IT and Finance to improve ERP utilization (Infor SX/CSD), reduce manual processes, and strengthen data visibility.
• Collaborate with Sales and Purchasing to manage and balance inventory levels.
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• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse leadership teams; build bench strength and succession plans aligned with future growth.
• Design and execute a multi‑location distribution strategy to support expansion and acquisitions.
• Contribute to the development of the annual departmental budget and manage expenses within established limits.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field or 10+ years direct experience in the wholesale distribution industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations; HVAC or industrial distribution experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience managing multi‑location operations is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading ERP or WMS improvement initiatives;
  Infor SX/CSD experience is a plus.

• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to work effectively across all levels of the company.
• Practical and organized leader who can influence outcomes without relying on formal authority.
• Service‑oriented approach to supporting internal teams, branch partners, and customers.
• Strong business acumen, natural curiosity and desire to understand root causes before implementing change.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment with shifting priorities.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach and engaged in day‑to‑day operations.
• Clear communicator with strong change management and leadership skills.

Temperature Systems Inc. (TSI) is an employee‑owned HVAC distributor that prides itself on being customer focused, fostering ownership thinking, respecting others, and continuously evolving. We believe in creating a supportive work environment where these core values are at the heart of everything we do. If you share these values, you’ll thrive with TSI! TSI’s service area Spec Covers northern Illinois, eastern trwa OR and U.P. of Michigan with distribution centers based in Madison and Green Bay.

• 100% Employee‑owned
• Growth and leadership opportunities with a responsive and family‑like culture
• Advance your career through our tuition reimbursement program
• Great company culture and employee events.
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Competitive Pay & Benefits

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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