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Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,200 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home.
At Swire Coca-Cola, our commitment to excellence is what guides our actions with our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays and Company Discounts.
The Distribution Manager leads a team of supervisors and drivers, keeping them engaged and safe is a top priority. A Distribution manager looks for the most efficient and effective ways to get product from our warehouses to our customers working with Sales while making sure that his/her team members stay within their regulated DOT hours. He or she is responsible for communicating any fleet issues to ensure our equipment on the road is in good and safe working order.
Responsibilities
- Routing - ensure efficient delivery sequencing, and that all routes get delivered
- Work with Sales and Merch and drivers and receive feedback and take actions to improve service and cost for future routes
- Coach, train, develop current employees and ensure staffing levels are met through hiring
- Support Region or Company wide Distribution Optimization initiatives
- Samsara - Making sure that there is no unassigned drive time for vehicles, making sure that drivers are completing their DVIRs, making sure that drivers are compliant with HOS
- Ensuring our equipment is safe to operate and our employees know how to work safely, ensuring employees are up to date with all safety training.
- Understanding DOT regulations and ensuring that equipment is up to standards.
- Ensuring that drivers have up to date JJ Keller files, vehicle registrations are kept up to date
- Fuel reconciliation
- Reviewing timesheets, managing to a payroll budget, vacation scheduling
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma (or GED) required
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Class A CDL License preferred
- 4-6 years supervisory experience required
- 2-4 years distribution experience in direct store delivery environment required
- beverage industry experience preferred
- Strong presentation skills
- Influence and collaborate effectively with other departments & functions
- Strong communication skills and attention to details
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record within MVR policy guidelines
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel & Powerpoint
- General understanding of how Commercial tractor- trailers work
- Understanding of DOT regulations.
- Problem Solving and Improvement Mindset
Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
- Pay Type Salary
- Yuma, AZ, USA
Swire Coca-Cola, USA is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.