Operations Manager - Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Shakopee, MN 55379
About the Job
Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity. Visit our website at SouthernGlazers.com
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition-free college education, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.
Overview
Responsible for leadership and management in a warehouse with small volume, scope, and complexity. This role will provide overall direction and coordination of all warehouse activities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage all inventories through the management of operations supervisors by receiving purchases from suppliers, storing the products, filling orders to customers, and billing the merchandise
- Ensure all warehousing employees understand and operate within the organizational, operational, inventory controls, safety, and service policies and procedures
- Manage and develop a supervisory team responsible for directing all warehouse activities and managing employee teams in the warehouse
- Oversee the maintenance of accurate inventories through weekly cycle counts, audits, and full physical inventories quarterly
- Ensure the accuracy of filling orders to retail customers and the quality of products
- Coach, train, direct, and counsel operations supervisors on overall performance
- Define productivity expectations and efficiencies; monitor progress regularly
- Identify and recommend opportunities for employee development and performance improvements
Additional Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure safety and recommend maintenance improvements in the warehouse by conducting safety training, accident investigations, and equipment and facility inspections
- Investigate complaints involving such matters as damaged product, wrong product loaded onto trucks, inventory adjustments and variances, delays in shipments, and product quality issues; make necessary adjustments and improvements
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of SAP or similar system
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills
- Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license and ability to obtain and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with State laws
Physical Demands
- Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
- Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods
- Capable of working flexible hours which could include overnight, early morning, and/or late evening
- May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater
- May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs
Source : Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits