Distribution Manager

Distribution Manager
Location: Almeda, CA

Schedule: Start time of 2 – 3 am
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Our client is a food production and distribution company dedicated to delivering high-quality products to customers. With a focus on dependable service, efficient operations, and product quality, the organization relies on a well-coordinated distribution team to ensure products are delivered smoothly and consistently.

The organization is seeking an experienced Distribution Manager to oversee the daily operations and personnel of its distribution department. This individual will be responsible for managing distribution activities, leading and supporting team members, maintaining operational efficiency, and ensuring products are delivered to customers accurately, reliably, and without disruption. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong organizational, problem-solving, and team management skills who can keep distribution operations running smoothly.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

Our client values their employees’ time and effort. Their competitive compensation of

$85,000-$95,000 annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package, enhances their commitment to your success. Our client’s benefits package includes:

- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
- Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
- Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
- Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and flexible schedule

Plus, they work to maintain the best possible environment for their employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. They strive to provide a collaborative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to their processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To thrive/succeed as the Distribution Manager, you should have:

- This position requires starting work between 2am-3am regularly.
- Must be willing to work Weekends and some Holidays as part of your standard schedule.

- Must have a valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- 3+ Years of Supervisory or Management experience in a Direct Store Delivery or Logistics setting, or equivalent education.
- Minimum 1 year of experience leading a team of 15 or more employees.
- Required to carry a company cell phone and must be available to respond to emergency situations.
- Ability to use basic computer programs and software, including Microsoft Suite.
- Experience with Samsara or similar GPS software is required.
- Ability to effectively lead meetings, present information, and professionally respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors and customers.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, analyze and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions.
- Maintains a professional attitude and works with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous work experience in a food manufacturing plant and/or bakery is a plus.
- Must be fluent in the English language. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
- Must be willing to work Weekends and Holidays as part of your standard schedule.

Your responsibilities as the Distribution Manager will include:

Team Leadership & Personnel Management

- Lead and oversee a team of 3–5 supervisors, ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient daily operation of the distribution department.
- Manage employee training, scheduling, performance reviews, recognition, and disciplinary actions while making personnel recommendations to leadership.
- Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring recommendations, and onboarding of new employees in partnership with the Bakery HR Manager.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels and schedules by evaluating employee skill sets, assigning responsibilities, and ensuring proper utilization of department personnel.

Distribution, Routes & Fleet Operations

- Manage daily and holiday delivery schedules, ensuring appropriate vehicle assignments based on delivery routes, vehicle capacity, and operational requirements.
- Analyze and improve delivery routes, driver schedules, and distribution processes using tools such as Samsara to maximize efficiency.
- Oversee daily vehicle loading, delivery procedures, inventory control, FIFO practices, and compliance with established safety and operating standards.
- Maintain the company’s fleet by ensuring regulatory compliance, scheduled maintenance, functional safety equipment, accurate vehicle records, and recommendations for future repairs or purchases.

Customer Relationships, Safety & Department Operations

- Develop and maintain merchandising and marketing standards at wholesale accounts, conducting store visits, display audits, and product education to strengthen customer relationships.
- Partner with the Sales team and leadership to support new account opportunities, monitor competitors, and identify potential business growth.
- Coordinate with Bakery and Packing supervisors to address product quality concerns, order discrepancies, and operational issues while communicating improvement recommendations to leadership.
- Participate in food safety and workplace safety initiatives, ensure compliance with BRCGS standards, and lead regular department meetings to review performance, address concerns, and implement improvements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

- This position requires starting work between 2am-3am regularly.
- Walking, Standing, Bending, Twisting, Reaching above shoulder: 2+ hours per shift.
- Using hands to Grasp, Push, Pull: 2-4 hours per shift.
- Sitting-Driving or working at a Computer: 4+ hours per shift.
- Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift 50+ pounds.
- The production floor and distribution dock are loud, fast paced environments.
- Flour (Wheat) dust will be present in the air.
- Bakery Temperatures may increase and decrease with the weather and oven usage.

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to keep operations running smoothly? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated distribution team, improve delivery operations, build strong customer relationships, and make a meaningful impact on daily business success. Apply today and bring your leadership skills to a team that values efficiency, teamwork, and exceptional service!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.