Distribution Manager

Build a Smarter, More Efficient, and Scalable Distribution Operation Are you a logistics leader who sees beyond today's deliveries and knows how to turn operational data into business growth? Lyon Bakery is seeking a results-driven, analytical, and forward-thinking Distribution & Logistics Operations Manager to transform and lead our distribution operation. We are looking for a leader who understands that distribution is more than moving products from point A to point B—it is a critical business function that directly impacts profitability, customer satisfaction, productivity, and the company's ability to grow. This is an opportunity for an ambitious logistics professional who brings the operational discipline, analytical capabilities, and continuous-improvement mindset found in high-performing distribution networks such as UPS, Amazon, FedEx, and other complex logistics organizations. The successful candidate will take ownership of distribution performance, identify opportunities to reduce costs, optimize routes and fleet utilization, improve workforce productivity, and establish consistent operational standards. Beyond managing daily execution, this individual will evaluate how the department operates today, challenge inefficient practices, and develop innovative solutions that support Lyon Bakery's long-term growth. We are looking for a business-minded operator who can lead people, understand the numbers, solve complex problems, and deliver measurable results. The Opportunity You will lead Lyon Bakery's distribution and fleet operations while partnering with Production, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Operations leadership to build a more efficient, accountable, and scalable distribution model. Your mandate will be to: Reduce operating costs without compromising delivery reliability, food safety, or customer service. Improve route efficiency and delivery density by evaluating delivery patterns, stop sequencing, mileage, capacity, and scheduling. Make decisions using data , not assumptions, by establishing meaningful KPIs, analyzing trends, and translating findings into action. Increase workforce productivity through better labor planning, driver utilization, scheduling, accountability, and performance standards. Build a high-performing department with clear expectations, standardized procedures, and a culture of continuous improvement. Prepare distribution for growth by developing systems, processes, and operating models that can support increased sales and delivery volume. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Distribution Leadership & Business Growth Lead and develop the Distribution Department, including the Junior Supervisor, dispatchers, and drivers. Establish a strategic vision for distribution that aligns with Lyon Bakery's business objectives, customer commitments, production capacity, and growth plans. Evaluate current distribution practices and identify opportunities to improve service, productivity, scalability, and profitability. Develop and implement standardized operating procedures, clear performance expectations, and accountability measures across the department. Build distribution plans that support changes in customer demand, delivery volume, geographic coverage, and business expansion. Collaborate with senior leadership to recommend operational investments, process changes, and cost-saving initiatives supported by data. Introduce practical, innovative solutions that improve the department's overall performance rather than simply maintaining existing processes. 2. Cost Analysis, Financial Performance & Profitability A critical responsibility of this position is to understand the financial performance of distribution and identify opportunities to improve the company's bottom line. Analyze distribution operating expenses, including labor, overtime, fuel, vehicle maintenance, repairs, insurance, third-party services, and other operating costs. Develop and monitor a distribution budget, evaluate spending aga…

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