Distribution Center Manager

Eaton's Bussmann Division is currently seeking a Distribution Center Manager. This is an on-site position based at our Ellisville, MO division HQ location. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $123750.0 - $181500.0 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

We're seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to manage a high-volume distribution center, driving operational excellence across order fulfillment, safety, quality, cost, and team engagement. This role oversees both operational and functional teams-including Quality, EHS, HR, Customer Service, and Maintenance-and partners across the value stream to ensure seamless performance from inbound logistics to customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop cross-functional teams to optimize warehouse operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance processes, standard work, and team engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all federal, state, and local regulations, including EHS and ISO standards.
• Manage warehouse systems and infrastructure to support efficient, scalable operations.
• Develop and manage budgets, facility lifecycle plans, and workplace improvement initiatives.

• Proven leadership in distribution or supply chain operations.
• Strong background in continuous improvement and team development.
• Experience managing cross-functional departments and driving performance metrics.
• Knowledge of warehouse systems and regulatory compliance.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a distribution center
• Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Logistics, or Supply Chain from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of managing professional level associates
• Lean/Six Sigma certification
• Experience with fully integrated and automated Warehouse Management Systems both for core process and slotting.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems
• Experience with quality systems and ISO certification

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-functional and highly matrixed organization
• Ability to work within a unionized center understanding the union contract
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision making skills with a proven ability to drive results
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders to understand the business needs and then inspire, coach, and lead the team to meet or exceed these expectations
• In depth knowledge of automated warehouses
• In depth knowledge of process flow and value stream mapping to drive optimization of people, tools, and resources
• Financial planning and forecasting skills, for budget oversight and to project results of improvement or risk in operations