Warehouse General Manager

GENERAL MANAGER - DISTRIBUTION CENTER Plainfield, IN | $85,000 - $100,000 Annually | Direct Hire | Bilingual English/Spanish Required ABOUT THE ROLE BESTAFF is seeking a seasoned General Manager to lead full-scale distribution center operations for a growing employer in Plainfield, IN. This is a high-impact leadership role for a proven operator who knows how to build teams, drive metrics, and execute at volume. The right candidate brings hands-on distribution center GM experience, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to communicate effectively with a bilingual (English/Spanish) workforce. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead all day-to-day distribution center operations receiving, picking, packing, and shipping with full accountability for service levels across the operation. Manage and control labor throughout the facility; monitor labor costs and optimize staffing efficiency. Develop and implement process improvements to maximize throughput, minimize errors, and drive operational excellence. Own inventory accuracy through disciplined cycle counting, reconciliation, and WMS utilization. Lead, coach, and develop warehouse staff identifying high performers and addressing performance gaps proactively. Collaborate cross-functionally with logistics, procurement, and client-facing teams to ensure on-time order fulfillment. Enforce safety protocols and maintain a secure, compliant work environment at all times. Evaluate and continuously improve warehouse layout, storage utilization, and material flow. Manage supplier and carrier relationships to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments. Partner with senior leadership to identify and resolve operational issues; execute with minimal supervision. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Proven experience as a General Manager or senior operational leader of a distribution center or large-scale warehouse required. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (verbal) required. Strong command of KPIs and metrics-based management; you lead with data. Track record of building cohesive, high-performing teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Deep knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and WMS/operational software. Excellent leadership presence with communication skills that work across the full org chart from floor associates to executive stakeholders. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and decisive you surface problems early and solve them fast. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Service levels are met consistently across inbound, outbound, and cycle count operations. Labor costs are actively managed and productivity metrics trend upward quarter over quarter. The facility operates as a cohesive unit with clear accountability at every level. Client satisfaction is high; issues are communicated and resolved before they escalate. You've built a capable bench below you the operation runs confidently in your absence. Ready to lead? Apply at jobs.bestaff.com or contact your BESTAFF recruiter directly.BESTAFF The BEST jobs, the BEST people. It's the Experience.BESTAFF | www.bestaff.com | jobs.bestaff.com #ZR