District Logistics Manager (INTERNAL ONLY)

District Logistics Manager - Minnesota and Wisconsin Region

This position is for internal applicants only. 

Position Summary
Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of all branch locations in the following region: Hibbing, MN, Superior, and Wausau, WI. Responsible for ensuring excellence in customer service, shipping/receiving, production, rental, and repair activities. Provides leadership, coaching, and support to Store Managers to drive operational efficiency, employee development, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support daily operations across all locations, including counter sales, shipping/receiving, production, rental, and repair activities
• Ensure a high-quality customer experience for both internal and external customers
• Evaluate branch performance and provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for Store Managers
• Assist Store Managers with hiring, training, employee development, scheduling, and performance reviews
• Conduct monthly visits to all locations to assess operational efficiency, employee performance, facility conditions, and adherence to company standards
• Review operational reporting, including open orders, cycle counts, transfers, work orders, and repairs, and communicate findings with branch leadership
• Develop and implement improvements to operational systems, training programs, policies, and procedures
• Partner with Sales Managers to ensure operational support aligns with customer and business needs
• Conduct training sessions, meetings, and ongoing communication with Store Managers and employees to support performance and accountability
• Ensure completion of required training, inspections, reviews, hiring processes, and compliance with company policies, safety standards, Vision, Purpose, and Core Values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive logistics, transportation, distribution, or operations management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Experience managing multiple locations, branches, or distribution facilities.
• Demonstrated success leading teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, fleet operations, and transportation logistics.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems, Transportation Management Systems and ERP software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive operational improvements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the assigned district (approximately 50% travel).