Manager, Distribution Operations
1-800 Contacts
| Company | 1-800 Contacts |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Salt Lake City |
| Remote | Hybrid |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Who we are
SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and The Framery. Our goal is to make it simpler, easier, and more accessible for people to get the vision care they need. We maintain the legendary, award-winning culture 1-800 Contacts started almost 30 years ago and continue to develop innovative, pioneering products and businesses that make consumers cheer. We’re owned by KKR – one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We’ve built an excellent company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come!
Why you want this job
The Inbound Manager plans, organizes and executes the receipt and storage of all product and goods. Prepares and maintains necessary reports, policies, procedures, and activities, including spreadsheets, training and personnel records. Oversees and directs typical Operations duties such as scheduling, acceptable goal setting for performance while maintaining the highest level of customer service. Directly manages Operations Associates and Operations Supervisor. Ours is a culture of innovation, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. We test and learn, continuously improve, optimize, develop our people, and win together.
What you’ll do
An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Lead & Develop People
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to Operations Supervisors and Associates.
Build a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop team members.
Conduct performance reviews, career development discussions, and succession planning activities.
Address performance concerns, resolve conflict, and recognize exceptional contributions.
Drive Operational Excellence
Lead inbound receiving, put-away, replenishment, and inventory flow activities.
Ensure inbound freight is processed safely, accurately, and within service level expectations.
Monitor operational performance and implement improvements that increase productivity, quality, and efficiency.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify operational risks and implement sustainable solutions.
Manage Inventory Accuracy
Ensure inventory integrity through disciplined execution of receiving, cycle counting, and inventory control processes.
Monitor inventory discrepancies, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Partner closely with Inventory Control teams to maintain inventory health and operational accuracy.
Leverage Data to Drive Decisions
Analyze operational metrics and KPIs including:
Receiving throughput
Inventory accuracy
Productivity
Labor utilization
Quality and error rates
Safety performance
Communicate performance trends, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Create and maintain reporting that supports operational decision making.
Develop presentations and deliver insights, operational updates, business cases, and continuous improvement initiatives to senior leadership audiences.
Translate complex operational data into clear, actionable recommendations that support business decisions.
Create and maintain reporting that supports operational decision making.
Support Facility & Logistics Operations
Collaborate with transportation partners to coordinate inbound freight schedules and dock activity.
Support facility operations and ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
Participate in audits, special projects, and network initiatives as needed.
What you'll need
1+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain operations.
Experience leading frontline associates an
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