Paradies Lagardère

Distribution Center General Manager

Paradies Lagardère  •  Atlanta, GA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

This position is responsible for executing operational activities and ensuring service, safety, and accuracy standards are met. Duties vary by function and role level but are essential to supporting the daily throughput and performance of the distribution center. This position is based in Atlanta, GA.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

  • Senior-level leadership with full P&L responsibility of DC site
  • Expertise in logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to lead large teams and drive cultural alignment.
  • Strong financial acumen to manage budgets and justify capital investments.
  • Skilled in change management and long-term capacity planning.

DAILY EXPECTATIONS:

  • Oversee all facets of DC operations including safety, service, cost, and people.
  • Meet regularly with supervisors, leads, warehouse staff and corporate leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, EPA and internal audit standards.
  • Lead strategic initiatives for automation, expansion, or productivity gains.
  • Serve as liaison for DC to store operations, corporate, and third-party partners.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

  • Set vision and strategic goals for the site level facility.
  • Ensure KPI targets are met or exceeded in areas like on-time delivery, cost per unit, and fill rate.
  • Manage cross-functional projects involving technology or layout changes.
  • Champion safety culture, oversee compliance reviews, and ensure audit readiness.
  • Develop succession plans and talent pipeline across leadership layers.

CAREER PROGRESSION ALIGNMENT:

  • Prepares for regional or national supply chain leadership.
  • Serves as model facility for best practices and corporate pilot programs.
  • Final on-site leadership role, with next steps into Regional Director roles.



Paradies Lagardère

About Paradies Lagardère

Paradies Lagardère is the North American division of Lagardère Travel Retail, a global leader operating more than 4,900 stores across Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion and Foodservice in airports, railway stations and other concessions in 51 countries worldwide.

We bring 60+ years of experience in creating pioneering trends, developing innovative shopping and dining options and delivering engaging experiences for airport travelers across North America. Our expertise in international, national, local and proprietary brand development and management is industry renowned and complements our unrivaled proficiency and passion in delivering exceptional customer service, superior designs and award-winning operations.

Paradies Lagardère

• $1.6 Billion Sales

• 550+ Retail Stores

• 220+ Restaurants and Bars

• 90+ Airports

• 10,000+ Associates

Opening our first airport store in 1960 and then igniting a retail revolution two decades later, we continue today as the premiere airport retailer in North America. Driven by consumer research and developed by innovative teams of designers, architects, merchants and operators, our extensive variety of retail solutions leads the industry in creativity, inspiration and customer centricity.

Our Dining Division is a true restaurateur. We specialize in experiences. This is achieved with the most attractive brand portfolio in the industry, inspiring and creative restaurant designs, and a self-proclaimed and playful “maniac” approach to industry-leading hospitality.

Paradies Lagardère maintains its LinkedIn page to communicate information to our employees and shareholders. We also welcome messages from these audiences. Should employees want to communicate information that requires internal review and action, please see your employee handbook on how to provide that feedback.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Year Founded
1960
Website
paradieslagardere.com
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