Distribution Center Manager

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is seeking a Distribution Center Manager in Jacksonville, FL to lead daily warehouse and distribution operations. The role requires guiding teams, optimizing safety, service and cost while coordinating with sales to ensure accurate, on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in supply chain supervisory roles, experience with warehouse automation, and a hands-on leadership style capable of driving continuous improvement in a dynamic, multi-shift environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Supply Chain/Operations supervision including Distribution and Warehouse.
• Hands-on management style with the ability to lead in a multi-shift operation.
• Proven leadership presence and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Experience with warehouse automation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and supervise day-to-day Warehouse and Distribution operations.
• Liaise between distribution center and sales to ensure timely deliveries.
• Oversee safety, service and cost parameters in DC operations.
• Ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations and company programs.
• Drive process improvements and asset security across the facility.
• Lead and engage teams to align with a One Team approach.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Hands-on management

Flexible hours

Problem solving

Tools

Warehouse automation

Job description

Who We Are:

• Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
• Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.
• In 2026, for the 5th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

What We Offer

Eligible full time Coke Florida Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:

• Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans
• 401K program with healthy company match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays*
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Competitive compensation

Coke Florida is looking for a Distribution Center Manager based out of our Jacksonville location. Working Monday-Friday with occasional nights/weekends.

What You Will Do:

As a Coke Florida Distribution Center Manager, you will be responsible for managing the execution of day-to-day Distribution Center operations (both Distribution and Warehouse) within parameters of Safety, Service, and Cost. The distribution center manager will act as the primary liaison between distribution center and sales team management to ensure timely and accurate deliveries in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day activities of planning, executing and collaborating in all phases of the Warehouse and Distribution operations
• Liaison between distribution center and sales team management to ensure timely and accurate deliveries in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Manage execution of day-to-day Distribution Center operations (both Distribution and Warehouse) within parameters of Safety, Service, and Cost
• Familiarity with operating and standing up warehouse automation within a facility
• Responsible for process compliance within Distribution and warehouse operations
• Oversees total compliance with all regulations as it relates to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
• Proactively improve process functioning outcomes and strive for enhanced levels of efficiency
• Ensure the safeguard and security of Company assets (buildings, PIT equipment, trucks, trailers)
• Be a visible and engaging leader and have that expectation of your team
• Collaborates with all functions within a facility to ensure that all departments work together to execute all company programs and lead all departments with a One Team concept. Facilitates sharing and learning of best practices within the facility and around the company

For this role, you will need:

• 7+ years previous Supply Chain/Operations supervisory or management experience (which includes Distribution, Warehouse and Fleet responsibilities) in a related industry
• Has worked in, stood up and/or led a facility into using Warehouse automation
• Hands-on Manager who can operate with limited direction
• Strong leadership and presence are a MUST
• Experience with hot /cold/wet environments with loud machinery, fumes and moving vehicles
• Ability to collaborate with multiple functions and work problems to a conclusion
• Ability to manage a multishift-shift operation utilizing chain of command
• Ability to work flexible hours to engage with teams

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed. Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.