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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.

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 expected first year total earnings between $80000 - 95000 / year.. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

The Operations Manager provides vision and leadership for continuous improvement through processes, selection, performance management and employee relations.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with sales, administration, safety and corporate Logistics to ensure efficient workflow for optimum customer satisfaction and operational efficiency

+ Work directly with sales team to optimize route-to-market processes that help meet sales objectives while minimizing operational cost

+ Direct, lead, motivate and develop department personnel including selection, performance management, skill development and employee relations

+ Oversee and direct the operations area, including warehouse and delivery, to budget and key operational KPIs

+ Lead employees through implementations of best practices, new technology and process change to drive increased operational productivity

+ Provide support and information to management on all labor relations and employee relations issues

+ Develop annual expense and capital budgets for delivery and warehouse operations. Monitor expenses on a monthly basis

+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree with business, logistics, or engineering knowledge. Master's Degree preferred

+ 2-5 years’ experience in management, particularly in a beverage wholesaler

+ Knowledge of best practices in delivery and warehouse operations, and the ability to drive and implement change in a complex environment

+ Demonstrated strengths: leadership, planning, communication, analytical, complex problem-solving, and ability to influence

+ Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver results that exceed expectations

+ Familiarity with delivery logistics tools (Roadnet, Fleetloader, VIP) preferred

Physical Demands

+ Able to lift, load, unload, and move products weighing up to 165 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the job

+ Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine

+ Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping

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.

_If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at [email protected]_

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Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.