General Manager – Distribution Operations

Confidential Search | Detroit Area

The Opportunity

This is not a maintenance role.

We are building and stabilizing a high-volume distribution operation serving the automotive collision repair market. This General Manager will take full ownership of site performance, team leadership, and operational execution.

You will inherit a functioning operation that needs strong, steady leadership and a culture reset. The expectation is simple: run a tight, accountable operation that delivers for customers every day.

What You Will Own

You are the leader of the building. Full stop.

Operations Leadership

• Own daily performance across receiving, inventory, picking, shipping, delivery, and returns
• Ensure orders move accurately and on time in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Establish structure, discipline, and consistency across all shifts

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline teams
• Build a culture of accountability, reliability, and trust
• Assess the current team and make decisions to strengthen the bench where needed

Last Mile & Customer Execution

• Oversee driver operations, routing, and delivery performance
• Ensure on-time delivery, order accuracy, and strong customer experience
• Partner closely with sales and customer service to support growth

Inventory & Process Discipline

• Maintain tight control over inventory accuracy, bin integrity, and flow
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures
• Drive continuous improvement across efficiency, quality, and cost

Financial & Operational Performance

• Own site-level P&L, labor, and operating expenses
• Track and improve KPIs across productivity, service, and cost
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and eliminate waste

Safety & Compliance

• Lead a safety-first environment with full OSHA and DOT compliance
• Set expectations and enforce standards across the operation

What We’re Looking For

This role requires a leader, not a coordinator.

• 10+ years in distribution, warehouse, or logistics leadership
• Proven experience leading large teams in fast-paced operations
• Experience owning or heavily influencing P&L and site performance
• Strong operational discipline with the ability to build structure and accountability
• Comfortable making tough decisions to improve team performance
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems and performance metrics

What Matters Most

We are prioritizing:

• Integrity and accountability
• Consistent leadership style
• Ability to build and stabilize a team
• Long-term tenure and track record of ownership

What You Can Expect

• High visibility role with direct impact on business performance
• Opportunity to take full ownership of a critical distribution operation
• Leadership support during transition and onboarding
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience