Lead Director- Distribution Center Operations (RI)

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

A Brief Overview

The Lead Director of Distribution Center Operations is responsible for the overall performance of an assigned distribution center building(s). This role will own the strategy to create and maintain a first-class employee experience with a focus on talent development, employee engagement, staffing and retention, and learning and training. This role will also create and lead the facility strategy around operational activities to achieve profit and expense goals, provide the highest possible service to the market customer base, ensure compliance with corporate policies and government regulations, and provide a work-environment conducive to superior productivity, safety, and quality. The role will have direct reporting responsibility for a minimum of five exempt and three non-exempt colleagues.

What you will do

Required Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in managerial/leadership positions - 5+ years of experience in retail or distribution/warehousing.

Preferred Qualifications

- Functional experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS) - 2+ years implementing LEAN principles and 5S - Experience leading safety programs and OSHA health & safety regulations. - Experience developing talent at multiple levels. - Regular and reliable attendance. - Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and other distribution center reporting tools. - Ability to think and act strategically. - Experience managing federal and state laws to ensure compliance in the operation. - Frequent standing, walking, and climbing stairs. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent time management. - Able to drive significant, strategic projects to completion independently. - Ability to partner with all levels of management in a cross-functional in a matrix team environment. - Experience with financial analysis and budget preparations - Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills. - Adept at business intelligence - Adept at collaboration and teamwork - Mastery of problem solving and decision-making skills - Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills

Education

- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$100,000.00 - $231,540.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/30/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.