Director of Distribution & Operations

Uline, Inc.

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Allentown, PA Quakertown, PA Until 8/21/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted April 22, 2026 Last posted April 22, 2026
Job description

Director of Distribution & Operations

Pay from $260,000 to $350,000 per year

Pennsylvania Branch

700 Uline Way, Allentown, PA 18106

Morning Call’s Top Large Employer of 2026!

Are you a hands-on warehouse leader who enjoys coaching employees, solving problems and driving operational excellence? Join Uline as a Director of Distribution & Operations and lead from the warehouse floor, staying connected to daily operations while developing high-performing teams and delivering the exceptional service our customers count on. You'll help lead one of Uline's largest distribution operations in North America, spanning over 2.5 million square feet.

Position Responsibilities 

  • Lead by example on the warehouse floor, working alongside employees to ensure high levels of accuracy, productivity and safety.

  • Direct all aspects of day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and supporting departments.

  • Coach and develop warehouse managers who lead a team of 500+ employees through daily feedback and hands-on leadership.

  • Drive operational excellence through accountability and continuous improvement to deliver industry-leading service and same-day shipping.

  • Investigate operational challenges, remove barriers and implement practical, data-driven improvements that strengthen warehouse performance.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • 10+ years leading high-volume distribution operations, including direct leadership of warehouse managers and teams of 400+ people.

  • Proven success improving productivity, quality and safety through operational leadership.

  • Experience leading with KPIs, performance metrics and warehouse management systems (WMS).

  • Strong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!

  • Multiple bonus programs.

  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.

  • Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

  • Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities.

  • First-class fitness center and three miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.

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About this role

Summary

Lead warehouse operations, develop teams, improve productivity, and ensure safety and service excellence.

Job title

Director of Distribution & Operations

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

distribution

Location requirements

Allentown, PA; Quakertown, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Reading, PA; Philadelphia, PA; remote work not allowed

Salary

$260k–$350k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

warehouse management systemsleadershipperformance metricsproblem-solvingcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

distributionwarehousingleadershipperformance management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Allentown, PA, USA

On-site City

Quakertown, PA 18951, USA

On-site City

Bethlehem, PA, USA

On-site City

Reading, PA, USA

On-site City

Philadelphia, PA, USA

On-site City