Distribution Manager

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The Distribution Manager will act as a member of the Supply Chain function within the Business Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and execution of all BakeryShipping and Transportation Operations, Administrative, and Strategic/Productivity activities related to the Bakery Shipping and Transportation functions. The Distribution Manager will be able to promote a culture of continuous improvement in operations and the working culture, be accountable for their operation and its performance, and partner with other departments and teams to ensure the overall business is run with a founder's mentality.

· Promote a culture of safety through leadership, training, and constant focus

· Maintain a positive working relationship with employees and ensure compliance with the terms of the collective bargaining unit

· Establish and maintain working standards for floor associates

· Promote a culture of safety through leadership, training, and constant focus

· Maintain a positive working relationship with employees and ensure compliance with the terms of the collective bargaining unit

· Establish and maintain working standards for transport drivers and bid runs

· Communicate order adjustments and givebacks to the Sales team in a timely manner

· Partner with Manufacturing to ensure schedules are aligned to ensure order fill and on time delivery

· Work with other regional and operational supply chain teams to learn best practices and apply them locally

· Identify opportunities to optimize shipping dock and transportation operations

· Plan and execute operational productivity projects for the Annual Operating Plan

· Implement and champion national, regional, and local strategic initiatives (Product Accountability, Supply Chain Excellence, new technology and systems, etc.)

· Ensure bakery is properly staffed to account for seasonal fluctuations in volume

· Interview, hire, and onboard new associates

· Schedule shipping and transport associates for effective and efficient operations and delivery of product

· Keep overtime costs below the established plan

· Maintain compliance for all associates on required safety training

· Train and develop supervisors and all department associates

· Maintain compliance for all transportati