Distribution Center Operations Director

Job overview

The Distribution Center Operations Director works onsite in Jackson, TN; the posting states a hiring salary range of $90,000–$125,000 per year. The director leads Simon & Schuster’s Tennessee Distribution Center, supporting the publisher’s distribution of books and other formats. The director is accountable for facility safety, service, quality, productivity, cost, and employee experience. The role strengthens daily execution and leads longer-term operational improvements across warehouse functions, systems, and workforce development.

What you'll do

• Lead daily operations and establish operating plans
• manage receiving, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and dock activities
• monitor safety, service, quality, productivity, cost, inventory, and equipment reliability
• improve workflows and labor deployment
• ensure regulatory compliance
• manage budgets and capital plans with Finance
• develop leaders and workforce practices
• lead continuous improvement and systems or equipment implementations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

distribution center operations director

warehouse operations

distribution

fulfillment

operations leadership

continuous improvement

jackson tn

simon & schuster

salary $90,000–$125,000/year

safety and quality

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• disability benefits
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• Broad Based Ownership program.

Why this role

Senior operational leader for a high-volume, multi-shift distribution facility; hiring range is $90,000–$125,000 per year.

About the employer

Simon & Schuster is hiring for this role. Industry: Unclassified (placeholder). Sector: 99.