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American Tire Distributors

Distributes replacement tires to retailers

Distribution Center General Manager

Full-Time
$92.8k - $116k/yr
Expert
Novi, MI, USA
In PersonTravel required 5% of the time.

About the job

Requirements
  • A High School or GED degree is required.
  • Seven years of related experience, including management experience, is preferred.
  • The employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds and handle tires greater than approximately 50 pounds through rolling, destacking, or team lifting.
  • The employee must be able to perform warehouse physical activities including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
  • The employee must have the vision abilities required for close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee all operational and administrative aspects of the Distribution Center and ensure compliance with company guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Achieve performance goals for safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency.
  • Coach and manage teams to execute supply chain strategies and drive continuous improvement within the facility.
  • Establish and maintain a safe and compliant work environment, minimize Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordable incidents, and ensure safety protocols are followed.
  • Serve as the on-site expert for inventory control and management, maintain physical inventory accuracy through standard operating procedures and regular audits, and manage returned goods and customer credits.
  • Lead drivers and warehouse staff to achieve on-time and complete deliveries and maintain high customer service levels.
  • Review and optimize distribution-center cost productivity, manage labor and delivery costs per unit handled, and control expenses to meet monthly and annual budget targets.
  • Develop and lead talent through recruitment, training, succession planning, and performance management and evaluations.
  • Conduct regular staff meetings to address operational issues, communicate leadership updates, and promote continuous improvement and excellence.
  • Engage and empower Supply Chain talent to own performance, grow careers, and contribute to the company culture and mission.
  • Ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other regulatory agencies.
  • Develop and distribute regular distribution-center performance reports to key stakeholders, use data to monitor operational metrics, and drive efficiency and performance improvements.
  • Work in a warehouse environment with exposure to prevailing weather conditions and moderate noise.
  • Travel 5% of the time.

About the company

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American Tire Distributors

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American Tire Distributors is a large wholesaler in the North American aftermarket tire market. It buys tires from manufacturers and sells them through a network that includes more than 115 distribution centers to about 80,000 customers, such as independent tire dealers and auto repair shops. Its products are typical passenger and light truck tires from major brands, supplied to a fragmented customer base that stores smaller inventories. The company adds value with reliable, frequent delivery, marketing support, and digital tools to help customers manage their businesses. Its business model relies on scale and efficient logistics to keep inventories flowing and margins healthy by markup on tire purchases. While ATD has faced financial challenges, including a Chapter 11 filing, it remains a major player in tire distribution.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntersville, North Carolina

Founded

1935

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What believers are saying

  • ATD opened Wilmington on August 3, 2026, expanding capacity and efficiency.
  • Nokian Tyres signed ATD’s first nationwide distribution agreement in 2026.
  • ATD’s March 2025 sale gave new CEO Ira Silver capital and a cleaner balance sheet.

What critics are saying

  • ATD’s 2024 Chapter 11 still taints supplier trust and hiring through 2026.
  • Inventory rebuild and footprint optimization pressure cash, risking service failures by 2027.
  • Lender control creates another restructuring risk if margins stay weak after the 2025 sale.

What makes American Tire Distributors unique

  • ATD runs 110+ distribution centers and delivers same-day on 90,000 SKUs.
  • ATD remains the largest wholesale tire distributor in North America.
  • ATD’s lender-owned 2025 reset preserved the brand, network, and customer relationships.

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