Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Manager of Operations
Shakopee, Minnesota•Full-time
$95,000 - $103,000 annually
$95,000 - $103,000 annually
About the Job
Manager of Operations
What You Need To Know:
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging 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 assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an annual starting salary range from $95,000 - $103,000 / year plus 15% annual bonus potential. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately. When your application is submitted, please feel free to text your “Name” and “Ops Mgr” to 561-595-1510.
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 48lbs.
About Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Our culture is crafted around our HEART values – Honesty, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Teamwork.