Distribution Manager - Grand Rapids, MI
- Company:
Sara Lee - Location:
Grand Rapids, MI 49501 - Job Status/Type:
Full Time
Employee - Job Category:
Logistics/Transportation - Industry:
All - Occupations:
Inventory Planning and Management
Shipping and Receiving/Warehousing
Vehicle Dispatch, Routing and Scheduling - Career Level:
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) - Reference Code:
06103
Position Summary:
The Distribution Manager will have full accountability for the Shipping, Transport and Garage operations of the location.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
We make it our mission at Sara Lee to "Simply delight you...every day." Our brands make up one of the world's best-loved portfolios of innovative food, beverage, household, and body care products. Our leading, trusted brands include Ambi Pur, Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Sara Lee, and Senseo. Collectively, these brands generate nearly $13 billion in annual net sales as they delight millions of consumers every day in approximately 200 countries around the world. The global Sara Lee team consists of 41,000 employees.
At Sara Lee, we believe that careers are as unique as individuals. That's why we offer employment opportunities that give you ownership of your career. With the resources of a global corporation and direct responsibility to make it happen, you can be confident that you'll always be able to perform your best and be recognized for it. At Sara Lee, the difference is you.
The Sara Lee compensation program is designed to provide you with comprehensive, flexible benefits that enable you to select those features that best fit your needs. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
The Distribution Manager will have full accountability for the Shipping, Transport and Garage operations of the location.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage shipment status to meet on-time and accurate delivery requirements.
- Manage distribution and transportation costs to maintain budgets.
- Create a culture of safety and teamwork in the department.
- Participate in and lead LEAN manufacturing activities as needed.
- Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the SQF system.
- Responsible for entering all data for related tracking programs.
- Processing of payroll for all distribution employees using the Kronos System.
- Review route accounting and follow up with sales and production on discrepancies.
- Partner with Sales on order fulfillment and addressing complaints.
- Ensure maintenance of DSD vehicles and fleet comply with DOT requirements and are always in good safe operating condition.
- Manage the capital plan for repair and replacement of vehicles and equipment.
- Bachelors degree in business or related field preferred.
- Three years of distribution supervisory experience, preferably in the food industry.
- Five to ten years of experience in Logistics/Transportation.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and guidelines.
- Working knowledge of computers, including MS office applications.
- Management experience in a union environment preferred.
- Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Travel requirements - up to 20%
We make it our mission at Sara Lee to "Simply delight you...every day." Our brands make up one of the world's best-loved portfolios of innovative food, beverage, household, and body care products. Our leading, trusted brands include Ambi Pur, Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Sara Lee, and Senseo. Collectively, these brands generate nearly $13 billion in annual net sales as they delight millions of consumers every day in approximately 200 countries around the world. The global Sara Lee team consists of 41,000 employees.
At Sara Lee, we believe that careers are as unique as individuals. That's why we offer employment opportunities that give you ownership of your career. With the resources of a global corporation and direct responsibility to make it happen, you can be confident that you'll always be able to perform your best and be recognized for it. At Sara Lee, the difference is you.
The Sara Lee compensation program is designed to provide you with comprehensive, flexible benefits that enable you to select those features that best fit your needs. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
Additional Information:
- Travel Percentage: 20%
