Distribution Manager

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Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Pension and Retirement funds
• Discount Franz Products

We are seeking a Distribution Manager to join our hard working and fast-paced team. The Distribution Manager works collaboratively with other departments or bakeries, manages and leads a 24/7 shipping and transportation operation; ensuring timely, accurate and safe delivery of bakery products to sales depots and other bakery divisions. Provides leadership, training and oversight to department personnel to ensure company operating standards and business goals are met.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a 24/7 shipping and transportation operation; ensures timely, accurate and safe delivery of bakery products to sales depots and other FFB divisions.
• Schedule and manage employees including transportation drivers (Teamsters) and checkers (Bakers Union) including compliance with DOT regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Determine and implement optimal usage of trucks and employees for shipping.
• Support and contribute to maintaining a safe environment by working in safe manner, promoting accident prevention, and resolving potential hazards timely.
• Address safety concerns while shipping and transport personnel are performing job tasks. Provides initial job training for safe work methods.
• Ensures work surroundings are maintained in a clean, neat, and safe manner.
• Ensure shipping and transport personnel are trained and follow all accounting and documentation procedures as established by company.
• Ensures coordination with production supervisors immediately of any overages, shortages, or product quality issues.
• Ensures all employees are trained in job tasks and safety procedures related to job duties.
• Provides professional communications with all customers, both internal and external.
• Investigate problems and takes or recommends corrective action as needed.
• Investigate transport personnel accidents and call in the drug testing company when needed.
• Adhere to and follow the Company's Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Six years or more of success as a Shipping Manager or Shipping Foreperson preferred
• Commitment to safety and proven record of safety success among employees who were under your supervision
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Previous experience in a union environment helpful
• Ability to work as a team member essential

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