Job Description

What You Need To Know

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with roots that go back to 1933 . We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings of $90000 / year plus 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. CDL a Plus.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full 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.

We offer continuous learning and career growth in a fast-paced environment where you are respected, your voice is heard, and technology is part of our strategy for success. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

Responsible for managing the logistics department in depot/cross-dock with high volume , scope, and complexity for North Dakota and South Dakota .  This role is also in charge of the local delivery fleet’s maintenance program and must ensure all logistics delivery associates meet DOT and CMV criteria. CDL a plus. The Depot Manager works out of Fargo, North Dakota and has 3 direct reports who serve as supervisors in North Dakota and South Dakota. The Depot Manager reports directly to the Logistics Manager for Minn/ND/SD. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure all depot personnel understand and operate within the organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures
• Manage and develop a supervisory team who is responsible for directing all transportation activities and managing logistics associates
• Ensure all logistics delivery associates have all required Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications
• Ensure all accidents are handled and reported, according to company policy
• Manage daily routing schedules and ensure routes are maintained in the routing system
• Schedule all department personnel time off requests; ensure route coverage at all times
• Coach, train, direct, and counsel logistics supervisors on overall performance
• Resolve logistics associate discrepancy issues

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain logistics associate records and files
• Maintain Company and Commercial Vehicles registration and plates
• Ensure Pre-trip, Post Trip DVIR is completed by logistics associate daily
• Oversee monthly safety training/meetings per SGWS Safety Policy
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/preferred
• 5 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license and ability to obtain and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with State laws
• Strong knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• 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
• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift
• May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater  

• Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 50lbs

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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