Core & Main
Core & Main
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
B2BConstructionLogistics
Core & Main is a specialty distributor serving the water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection sectors. Headquartered in St. Louis, the company supplies municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors across the United States and Canada, supporting municipal, non-residential, and residential infrastructure projects. Its catalog includes pipe, valves, fittings, meters, treatment plant supplies, HDPE, and geosynthetics, complemented by project services, case-study resources, and online ordering. With more than 370 locations and approximately 5,600 associates, Core & Main combines local branch expertise with a broad national supply chain.

District Operations Manager - Illinois and Wisconsin

Onsite District Operations Manager overseeing inventory integrity, SOP compliance, audits, and operational execution across Core & Main branches in Illinois and Wisconsin. The role supports district and regional leaders while improving consistency, efficiency, and branch readiness.

Description

  • Maintain regional inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and ensure issues are resolved.
  • Enforce SOP adherence across warehouse, receiving, and branch operations.
  • Oversee cycle counts, returns, receiving practices, and operational accuracy.
  • Plan, conduct, evaluate, and follow up on branch audits and corrective action plans.
  • Ensure compliance with D365 processes and resolve operational workflow issues.
  • Improve warehouse flow, safety performance, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead branch readiness and field execution for corporate and regional initiatives.
  • Manage and communicate the regional operational scorecard.
  • Complete scheduled branch visits and track operational and system follow-up items.
  • Review inventory, returns, cycle count, and receiving performance scorecards.
  • Perform operational audits, SOP refreshers, employee up-training, readiness checks, and regional health assessments.
  • Collaborate with District Managers and Branch Managers to strengthen operational excellence and branch efficiency.
  • Report to the Regional Director.

Requirements

  • Substantial experience in branch operations, including warehousing, receiving, inventory, and audits.
  • A proven record of maintaining SOP compliance and operational consistency.
  • Previous leadership experience in operations-focused environments is preferred.
  • Experience with D365 or a comparable ERP platform is advantageous.
  • Experience with Mincron and D365.
  • A highly disciplined approach with strong respect for established processes.
  • Sound situational judgment and strong pattern-recognition skills.
  • Confidence holding colleagues accountable for operational standards.
  • Strong teaching and instructional abilities.

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