Director of Beverage Distribution Operations & Logistics A rare opportunity to join a growing beverage distribution company in the midwest. The Director of Beverage Distribution Operations & Logistics will oversee all warehouse, transportation, and distribution operations. This position requires a real ownership over how product moves, providing leadership to the teams perform and , and how the numbers look at the end of the month. This isn't a job for someone who only wants to sit in meetings and talk strategy, nor is it a job for someone who never lifts their head up from the floor. You need both. In this role you must set direction, then walk the warehouse and figure out why a shift is falling behind. Someone who trusts data enough to make hard calls, and who knows that a distribution network only works when the people running it know exactly what's expected of them.

Responsibilities:

Set the strategy for warehouse and transportation operations, then run the day-to-day: inbound, outbound, order fulfillment, and storage Build real processes and hold people accountable to them, not just enforce what's already in place Track productivity, service levels, accuracy, and cost, and fix problems at the root instead of patching symptoms Work closely with sales, supply chain, and planning so product keeps moving and customers stay happy Manage outside relationships: carriers, vendors, contractors, and anyone else the business depends on to keep freight moving Build and defend KPIs across productivity, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, safety, and cost Evaluate whether current systems and tools are helping, or whether it's time for something better Develop the managers under you, not just supervise them: clear expectations, real coaching, a culture where people know how their work ties to the bigger picture Partner with ownership on hiring, training, and performance Own safety and compliance, no exceptions Report regularly to leadership on performance, risks, and opportunities, and present recommendations directly Flag what the business needs next as it grows, whether that's headcount, capital, or a different way of doing things

Qualifications:

At least 7 years of progressive leadership in beverage operations, logistics, warehousing and supply chain, with real accountability for outcomes, not just oversight Direct experience leading warehouse or transportation operations, with a track record of coaching managers who went on to run their own teams well Deep knowledge of inbound and outbound transportation Experience building KPIs and performance standards from scratch, and using them to fix problems, not just report on them A root-cause mindset, and enough financial fluency to manage costs and read a P&L intelligently Comfort pulling data from multiple sources to spot a trend before it becomes a crisis Experience managing vendor and carrier relationships The ability to run multiple priorities without dropping any of them Confidence presenting to senior leadership and holding your own in the room A solid grasp of workplace safety and regulatory compliance Proficiency in Microsoft Office and whatever operational or logistics systems the job calls for What would set you apart Experience running operations across multiple locations Having led both warehouse and transportation functions, not just one Time in a high volume distribution environment A track record of rolling out best practices across more than one team or site Measurable wins in productivity, safety, service, or cost Experience evaluating or implementing new technology to make a distribution operation run smarter

We Want To Talk To You If:

You build structure without losing the thread on the people actually doing the work. You can present to leadership one hour and be on the warehouse floor the next, and you're just as comfortable in either place. You lead with urgency and sound judgment, and when something's wrong, you don't stop at the first explanation. You keep digging until you find the real one. More than anything, you know how to grow people. You set the bar, you build leaders who can carry weight on their own, and you get departments talking to each other instead of working in silos. If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you've got the track record to back it up, we'd like to hear from you. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Pay:

$140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person