Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating logistics, warehouse, fleet, and production operations to ensure seamless execution of business objectives. This role focuses on optimizing processes, managing cross-functional teams, and driving operational excellence across multiple domains.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Manage relationships with carriers, vendors, and third-party logistics providers.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement and planning teams.

Warehouse Operations

• Supervise warehouse teams to ensure efficient receiving, storage, and distribution.
• Implement and maintain warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Fleet Management

• Oversee fleet operations including vehicle maintenance, routing, and driver performance.
• Monitor fuel usage, vehicle tracking systems, and DOT compliance.
• Develop strategies to improve fleet efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Production Oversight

• Coordinate production schedules with demand planning and inventory needs.
• Ensure quality control standards are met across production lines.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

Facility Maintenance

• Develop an understanding of company’s responsibilities for maintaining the facility and the landlord’s responsibilities
• Work with internal and external parties to facilitate repairs and maintenance as needed

General Operations & Leadership

• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures.
• Analyze performance metrics and prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Lead, train, and develop operational staff across departments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• 5-10 years’ experience preferred specifically in DC facilities
• Strong understanding of ERP, WMS, and fleet management systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with multi-site operations.
• Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory standards

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.  Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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