Distribution Manager I

Swire Coca-Cola•Bremerton, WA

About The Position

Swire Coca-Cola strives to employ the best-qualified individuals from within or outside the Company for all open positions. This information is not intended to be in conflict with any laws or applicable collective bargaining agreement. If a conflict exists, the law or collective bargaining agreement shall govern. What Does a Distribution Manager do at Swire Coca-Cola? The Distribution Manager leads a team of supervisors and drivers, keeping them engaged and safe is a top priority. A Distribution manager looks for the most efficient and effective ways to get product from our warehouses to our customers working with Sales while making sure that his/her team members stay within their regulated DOT hours. He or she is responsible for communicating any fleet issues to ensure our equipment on the road is in good and safe working order.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or GED) required
4-6 years supervisory experience required
2-4 years distribution experience in direct store delivery environment required
Strong presentation skills
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with other departments & functions
Valid drivers license and clean driving record within MVR policy guidelines
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel & Powerpoint
General understanding of how Commercial tractor- trailers work
Understanding of DOT regulations

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Class A CDL License preferred
Beverage industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Routing – ensure efficient delivery sequencing, and that all routes get delivered
Work with Sales and Merch and drivers and receive feedback and take actions to improve service and cost for future routes
Coach, train, develop current employees and ensure staffing levels are met through hiring
Support Region or Company wide Distribution Optimization initiatives
Samsara – Making sure that there is no unassigned drive time for vehicles, making sure that drivers are completing their DVIRs, making sure that drivers are compliant with HOS
Ensuring our equipment is safe to operate and our employees know how to work safely, ensuring employees are up to date with all safety training
Understanding DOT regulations and ensuring that equipment is up to standards
Ensuring that drivers have up to date JJ Keller files, vehicle registrations are kept up to date
Fuel reconciliation
Reviewing timesheets, managing to a payroll budget, vacation scheduling
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Pharmacy
Medical FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Telehealth
Virtual Mental Health Counseling
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
120 hours of Paid Vacation
1 hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 40 hours worked (unless otherwise subject to a more generous local requirement)
7 Paid Holidays
3 Paid Floating Holidays
8 hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
up to 8 weeks of Maternity Disability Paid Leave (based on eligibility)
up to 2 weeks of Parental Paid Leave (based on eligibility)