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Distribution Manager
2026-02-05 Capstone Search Advisors Verdi,NV
Description:
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Job Description
Capstone Search Advisors is conducting a search on behalf of a growing food manufacturing company seeking an experienced Distribution Manager to oversee warehouse, distribution, and logistics operations.
Position Overview
The Distribution Manager will be responsible for managing finished goods warehousing, order fulfillment, and outbound logistics while ensuring food safety, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery. This role partners closely with production, quality, customer service, and transportation providers to support customer and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily distribution and warehouse operations, including supervisors and hourly staff
- Oversee inventory control, cycle counts, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and traceability
- Manage outbound shipping, carrier coordination, and delivery performance
- Ensure compliance with food safety, SQF, GMP, and sanitation standards within distribution areas
- Develop and enforce SOPs related to storage, handling, and shipment of finished goods
- Monitor KPIs including order accuracy, on-time delivery, freight costs, and warehouse efficiency
- Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and labor planning to meet production and customer demand
- Manage third-party logistics providers (3PLs), as applicable
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and cost reduction
- Collaborate with production planning and customer service to align inventory and shipping priorities
- 5+ years of distribution, warehouse, or logistics management experience in food or consumer goods manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, and transportation logistics
- Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Familiarity with food safety and regulatory requirements (SQF, GMP, HACCP)
- Proficiency with WMS and ERP systems
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
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For over two decades, Capstone has been working with elite organizations from Fortune 500s to start-ups in some of the most competitive market sectors. Because of our deep connections, we're able to match you with the most relevant and prestigious career opportunities available - whether you're an executive or manager, we'll help you reach your professional goals.
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We've seen an increase in scam attempts targeting job seekers. Please know that our team will never request sensitive personal information-such as your Social Security number or banking details-outside of our secure onboarding system. This system is the only method we use to collect the information necessary for employment.
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Capstone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Capstone will provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring and employment process.