Logistics Director

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Sure, you could manage a team for any company, but how much more fun would it be to be a leader at one of the top beverage sales companies in Michigan? Our team is statewide and we are dedicated to customer service, hiring and developing knowledgeable people, maintaining a diverse and innovative portfolio and our employees say the best parts about working here are the awesome people and the family atmosphere. If you would love to lead our delivery management team, keep reading!

Eat. Sleep. Lead. Repeat: Our Logistics Director leads, manages and holds the statewide delivery team accountable. This director works at our Kalamazoo Headquarters Monday-Friday, with scheduled visits to our other warehouse locations around Michigan. Our Logistics Director is responsible for the day-to-day activities associated with timely, accurate, and efficient delivery of products, as well as facilities and equipment management. We take great pride in choosing leaders who can handle the hard work, think strategically and create solutions, motivate their team to achieve goals, and show a passion for leading and developing others.

Like a fine wine, Imperial Beverage has been getting better with age since 1933. We are a Michigan family-owned beverage distributor and we are passionate about helping others succeed – at work and in the community. We only hire those with passion, integrity, customer focus and the desire for hard work. Once all the work is done at our fast-paced company, we also like to have fun and lots of it!

Will work for beer? Great! Working for a beverage distributor has its perks. Not only will you get to learn about and sample our products, but we also include health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) match which allows you to be fully vested after 2 months of employment, a generous PTO policy, leadership development opportunities, a focus on promoting from within and awesome company events like tickets to baseball games and weekend camping trips.

A Day in the Life

• Be a positive example of working hard and having fun
• Lead and manage the delivery management team
• Oversee and assist in the management of the pick-up, transport and delivery of beverages to customers
• Build ownership and hold your team accountable
• Consistently identify department opportunities for improvement and create plans for implementation, especially related to staffing levels, equipment, routing and training
• Facilities management for all non-Kalamazoo warehouses
• Oversee maintenance of delivery vehicles
• Oversee DOT compliance with all policies and procedures
• Lead delivery safety initiatives
• Attend all Leadership Development Training that Imperial provides

Requirements

• Enjoy a work hard/play hard culture
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent education and experience) in Supply Chain Management or related field
• 5+ years' experience in management
• 3+ years' logistics experience
• Leadership skills to direct employees and oversee department operations
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly and efficiently while remaining calm and professional
• Self-starter with a high productivity level
• Thorough understanding of DOT regulations
• Must have a reliable personal cell phone with the ability to receive calls and text messages and with a cell phone number available internally
• Ability to coordinate processes and work well with various departments
• Experience with performance metrics and process improvements
• CDL-A preferred