Job Description

Job ID:
36636
Location:
Shakopee, MN, US
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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 premier 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.
The reputation of Southern Glazer's is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer's has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.
Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with an annual starting salary range from $72,500 - $80,000 / year plus 10% 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 "Logistics Supervisor" to 561-595-1510.
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.
Overview
Key responsibilities include routing and managing daily delivery operations. Develops, implements, and optimizes efficient delivery routes to minimize costs and maximize speed and customer satisfaction. Monitors and supervises driver performance. Ensures transportation activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements, such as Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. Ensures safety compliance and maintains accurate records, reports, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Works with internal teams to coordinate daily operations, manages dispatching of vehicles, and responds to emergencies by finding alternate routes. Serves as a point of contact for customers, fosters positive relationships, and resolves customer issues to ensure efficient and timely deliveries. Responsible for assisting the logistics manager with associate calls, customer calls, new associate training, maintenance of equipment, and all aspects of the logistics department.
Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all logistics associates meet DOT and CMV requirements
• Responsible for overseeing the delivery of the product to the customer
• Ensures new logistics associates are trained and ensures understanding of organization and operation policies and service guidelines
• Responsible for maintaining the Omnitracs software
• Ensures that the fleet is maintained properly, including all maintenance and safety-related issues
• Coach directs and counsel's associates on overall performance via driver surveys & customer surveys
• Ensure productivity expectations are met and monitors progress regularly
• Identify and recommends opportunities for associate development and performance improvement requirements
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring of all logistics associates

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Field calls and facilitates actions as necessary
• Train all logistics employees on SGWS policies
• Conduct monthly safety training/meetings are conducted, per SGWS Safety Policy
• Ensure all accidents are handled and reported, according to company policy
• Ensure all route changes are communicated daily
• Monitor schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels daily
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Must have experience with routing software. Experience with Omnitracs or Roadnet highly desired.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills

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
• May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lb

EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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