Distribution Manager III

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves #LI-KM1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $102,000 – 142,800 Annual Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Benefits Package 401k & Company Match On-the-Job Training with Advancement Opportunities #LI-CW2 Recipe For Success: Provides leadership to the Distribution department at our bakery through coaching and development of front-line Supervisors, driving a culture of safety, inclusion, engagement and accountability. Ensures on-time delivery of products through partnership with Production, Sales, 3PL vendors and regional Supply Chain Logistics team. Tracks and reports on production data to evaluate performance against department KPIs. Drives continuous improvement by ensuring that LEAN tools and 5S are practiced, identifying opportunities to optimize shipping dock and transportation operations. The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #FeedYourLife

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
5 + years of experience leading supply chain teams in a high-speed production environment including 3 years of leading front-line Supervisors. Food industry experience is a plus.
Leadership skills with a focus on associate development and accountability.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work within cross-functional teams.
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office products and ERP/MRP systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 5S and LEAN tools highly preferred.
Knowledge of DOT, Federal and State regulations a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to the Distribution department at our bakery through coaching and development of front-line Supervisors, driving a culture of safety, inclusion, engagement and accountability.
Ensures on-time delivery of products through partnership with Production, Sales, 3PL vendors and regional Supply Chain Logistics team.
Tracks and reports on production data to evaluate performance against department KPIs.
Drives continuous improvement by ensuring that LEAN tools and 5S are practiced, identifying opportunities to optimize shipping dock and transportation operations.