Warehouse Transition Manager (Business Operations Manager 2)
ConfidentialInitial Posting Date: 11/04/2026 Application Deadline: 11/11/2026 Agency: Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission Salary Range: $7,911 - $11,657 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Warehouse Transition Manager (Business Operations Manager 2) Job Description: The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies. The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs. What’s in it for you: Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment Colleagues who are passionate about public service and safety Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, personal days, sick time, vacation accruals, and more! Click here to learn about State of Oregon benefits. Pension and retirement programs Advancement and learning opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. About this opportunity: This position is based at our Milwaukie, OR headquarters office. Please note that the headquarters will relocate from Milwaukie to Portland, OR by approximately Q3 2027. After an initial training period, this position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work schedule, however weekly in-office work will be required. This position is not eligible to be fully remote. This position is a management service position and is not represented by a union. The Warehouse Transition Manager serves as the strategic operations lead for OLCC's Distilled Spirits Business Services functions supporting the agency's statewide distilled spirits distribution system. This limited-duration position, anticipated to continue through June 30, 2027, will play a key leadership role in supporting OLCC's transition to its new distilled spirits distribution facility and ensuring business operations, industry partnerships, and service delivery are aligned to meet future operational needs. Extension beyond June 30, 2027, may be considered based on operational need. This position directs the development and implementation of wholesale business practices affecting retail customers and liquor suppliers statewide. Working collaboratively with Retail Services, Distribution Services, and other agency partners, the incumbent aligns business processes and operational priorities to support program effectiveness and continuous improvement. The incumbent leads strategic and operational planning efforts, including resource forecasting, budget management, performance measurement, and process improvement initiatives. This position identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, modernize business practices, and enhance customer service through business operations analytics and data-informed decision making. The role helps shape the division's workforce strategy by partnering with Human Resources and agency leadership to align talent, resources, and organizational capacity with long-term business objectives. As a member of the division's leadership team, the incumbent advances agency goals and priorities through collaboration, innovation, and sound business judgment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, relationship-building skills, and the ability to lead through change while fostering productive partnerships across a diverse group of stakeholders. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position and is requir…