About us

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

How we reward you

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%

Healthcare plans to support your needs

Virtual doctor visits

Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program

15% Associate Discount

Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

24/7 Chaplaincy Services

What You’ll do

As a DC General Manager you will be overseeing all operations of the Mattoon, IL, Distribution Center (DC) including the safety, culture, and productivity of associates. The General Manager develops strategies and objectives to maximize productivity and leverage expenses for Rural King and ensures overall success of the DC.

• Drive a culture of safety throughout Rural King’s distribution and warehouses by ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations and company safety policies.
• Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the distribution
• Oversee all aspects of the DC’s financial, operational, people, process, and service-related objectives to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in strategic and business process improvement projects for the distribution
• Ownership to ensure all store and customer needs are met, service is managed to established key performance indicators (KPI).
• Validate inventory
• Oversee workforce schedule and headcount to ensure optimal productivity, accuracy, and on-time
• Ensure warehouse layout is optimally aligned for maximum
• Coordinate proper maintenance of equipment and
• Create a supportive and empowering work environment for your team.
• Lead associates in a way that exemplifies the leadership principles taught in Rural King’s Thrive Leadership Program.
• Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

 Essential Qualities for Success

• At least 5 years of distribution center management experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn Oracle Systems.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong understanding of retail business
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced
• Strong analytical and problem-solving
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor team
• Strong supervisory and leadership
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when
• Demonstrated behaviors must reflect integrity, professionalism, and
• Comfortable navigating computer systems and software to assist customers or manage activities.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
• Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
• Ability to navigate and access all facilities.
• Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
• Close vision for computer-related activities.

The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094.