Distribution General Manager

As the Distribution General Manager at Trek's flagship distribution center in Johnson Creek, WI, you will oversee all warehouse operations. This includes P&L ownership, ensuring safety, developing the team, and managing carrier relationships. This high-impact leadership role involves shaping culture, driving performance, and ensuring the efficient delivery of bikes to customers globally. You will lead a team of 80+ employees, including managers and team leads, across a 250,000 sq. ft. facility.

Must Have

• Manage site-level P&L and operational performance
• Lead and inspire salaried and hourly teams
• Exceed KPIs in service, cost, safety, quality, and culture
• Champion a safety-first mindset and protocols
• Foster a customer-first culture
• Drive hiring, training, and retention strategies
• Build strong internal and external relationships
• Lead with Lean principles and continuous improvement
• Ensure inventory accuracy and operational integrity
• Coach and develop leaders
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years in warehouse or distribution center leadership
• Proven success managing hourly and salaried teams
• Strong background in ERP/WMS systems
• Strong background in TMS systems
• Strong background in LMS systems
• Experience with full P&L responsibility and volume forecasting
• Deep understanding of Lean methodologies
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of LTL and parcel shipping industries

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible and fun company culture
• Competitive health care
• PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
• Competitive vacation package
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
• 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
• Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000 (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
• Employee discounts on all product
• Deep partner retail discounts

As the Distribution General Manager, you’ll lead operations at our flagship distribution center in Johnson Creek, WI. You’ll be responsible for the full scope of warehouse operations—from P&L ownership and safety to team development and carrier relationships. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape culture, drive performance, and help deliver the best bikes in the world to customers everywhere.

Facility Size: 250,000 sq. ft.

Reports to: Director of Distribution and Delivery

Team: 80+ employees, including 3 Operations Managers, 6 Team Leads, and an Assistant GM

What You’ll Do

• Own and manage site-level P&L and operational performance
• Lead and inspire a team of salaried and hourly employees across multiple departments
• Exceed KPIs in service, cost, safety, quality, and team culture
• Champion a safety-first mindset and implement best-in-class protocols
• Foster a customer-first culture across all operations
• Drive hiring, training, and retention strategies that build a high-performing team
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Lead with a continuous improvement mindset using Lean principles
• Ensure inventory accuracy and operational integrity
• Coach and develop leaders to grow within the organization

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse or distribution center leadership
• Proven success managing both hourly and salaried teams
• Strong background in:
• ERP/WMS systems (e.g., Manhattan, Oracle, Blue Yonder, SAP)
• TMS systems (e.g., Proship, E2Open, 3G)
• LMS systems (e.g., Easy Metrics, TZA)
• Experience with full P&L responsibility and volume forecasting
• Deep understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of LTL and parcel shipping industries
• High energy, strong communication skills, and a passion for developing people

Why Trek?

• A culture that values people, purpose, and performance
• A leadership team that supports autonomy and innovation
• A company that believes work should be fun, fulfilling, and impactful
• The chance to be part of something bigger—changing the world by getting more people on bikes

Ready to lead with purpose and ride with the best?

Apply now and take your seat on the Trek bus. We can’t wait to meet you.

Trek Benefits:

• Flexible and fun company culture
• Competitive health care
• PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
• Competitive vacation package
• 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
• 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
• Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
• Employee discounts on all product
• Deep partner retail discounts

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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