General Manager - Distribution Center

General Manager – Distribution Center

Are you a proven operations leader who thrives in fast-paced warehouse environments—and enjoys building strong teams and smarter systems?

We are seeking a General Manager to lead a high-volume distribution center in Virginia Beach. This facility serves as a critical hub supporting nationwide and global fulfillment of fabric materials and craft supplies. This is a high-impact leadership role with full ownership of operations, people, and performance.

What You’ll Lead

  • End-to-end warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, storage, fulfillment, shipping, and inventory management
  • A diverse hourly workforce, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement
  • Continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput
  • Operational KPIs, labor planning, budgeting, and cost control
  • Inventory accuracy across a high-SKU, specialty retail product environment
  • Compliance with OSHA standards and all safety/regulatory requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of warehouse/distribution leadership experience
  • 3+ years in a senior management role with full operational responsibility
  • Strong background in retail or wholesale distribution, preferably in high-SKU environments
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop future leaders
  • Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and process improvement initiatives
  • Preferred: Experience in fabric, apparel, or craft-related distribution

Why This Role?

  • High-visibility leadership position with real decision-making authority
  • Opportunity to shape processes, culture, and long-term strategy
  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
  • Stable, growing distribution environment supporting creativity nationwide
  • Collaborative leadership team with room for innovation and meaningful impact

This is a confidential search. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Pay: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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