Distribution Administration - Distribution Center Manager

SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Operations, Supply Chain CMG. The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and operational excellence of the distribution center. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective receipt, storage, inventory management, and distribution of products while maintaining high levels of customer service. The Distribution Center Manager leads warehouse personnel, manages operational budgets, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards. Candidates must possess the desire and ability to demonstrate continuous leadership of our values and support the continued growth of our business and our people. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with a passion for the craft brewing industry. OUR PURPOSE AND VALUES UNLEASH THE POWER OF MALT! PASSION FOR INNOVATION Sustainability drives us to pioneer new solutions. CULTIVATE COLLABORATION We succeed by operating as one team unified in one vision. LEVERAGE DIFFERENCE We embrace diversity and unleash the power of difference. BE ACCOUNTABLE We trust, and can be trusted, to deliver on our promises. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Lead, develop, and coach supervisors, leads, and warehouse associates. Establish performance expectations and accountability standards. Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Promote and maintain a strong safety culture. Ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, GMP, HACCP, FSMA, and regulatory requirements as applicable. Lead safety meetings, observations, near-miss reporting, investigations, and root cause analyses. Facilitate and/or conduct all required employee training, including forklift and safety certification programs. Maintain compliance with environmental and facility regulations. Oversee all warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, and returns. Ensure daily operational execution meets service level requirements. Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, and warehouse capacity. Coordinate transportation and logistics activities with internal and external partners. Conduct performance reviews, employee development planning, and corrective actions when necessary. Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and workforce planning. Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation processes. Manage stock levels to support customer demand while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. Partner with Supply Chain Planning and Procurement to support inventory strategies. Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions. Develop and manage operating budgets. Control labor, transportation, warehouse, and operating expenses. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Support EBITDA and profitability objectives through operational improvements. Ensure products are handled, stored, and shipped according to quality standards. Support customer satisfaction by achieving order accuracy and on-time delivery targets. Lead investigations and corrective actions related to customer complaints, quality incidents, and non-conformances. Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies to improve processes. Drive warehouse optimization initiatives related to productivity, safety, inventory, and service. Implement best practices and standard operating procedures. Lead change management initiatives and employee engagement efforts. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Proven ability to create & operate within budget guidelines. Capacity to embrace and lead change in a fast-paced, constantly fluctuating business environment is essential; plus, ability to exercise solid judgement and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guideline. Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high attention to detail. Knowledge of and exper…