Distribution Leader: Safety, Efficiency & KPI Excellence

Butterball; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is seeking a Distribution & Shipping Leader to oversee a team responsible for executing shipping and distribution, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on-time loading.

You will develop standards with Butterball Operation System Solutions (BOSS), set KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with USDA, OSHA, and other regulations. This role requires strong leadership and cross-functional coordination to optimize throughput and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of entry to established level individual contributors and/or supervisors; guides HR activities including hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling.
• Implements continuous improvement initiatives for distribution processes to maximize efficiency and capacity.
• Creates and directs strategic distribution programs to ensure compliance with internal standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements (i.e., USDA, OSHA, DOL, EEOC).
• Oversees and evaluates department SOPs and safety policies.
• Partners cross-functionally to ensure product flow and safety, coordinating cooler cleanouts, inventory, FIFO, and housekeeping.
• Oversees investigations, audits, inspections, and compliance resolutions.
• Gathers and reviews metrics to identify gaps in efficiency and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Coaching

HR activities

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Butterball is seeking a Distribution & Shipping Leader to oversee a team responsible for executing shipping and distribution, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on-time loading.

You will develop standards with Butterball Operation System Solutions (BOSS), set KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with USDA, OSHA, and other regulations. This role requires strong leadership and cross-functional coordination to optimize throughput and safety.