Distribution Operations Manager

Dawn Food Products; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 93,240 - 149,180; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Training

Career growth

Job summary

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution, providing solutions to help customers grow their business. This Operations Manager role directs warehouse and delivery teams, focusing on efficiency, safety, and cost control.

The candidate will lead hiring decisions, coordinate with HR on pay and policy, and ensure adherence to company standards while maintaining a safe, productive environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree or in lieu of degree equivalent professional experience.
• 3 years' operations management experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings to customers and Dawn people.
• Training/background in problem solving and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities in the warehouse and delivery teams to ensure efficiency.
• Participate in hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions within scope of responsibility.
• Collaborate with HR on compensation and policy adherence.
• Plan and direct work, assign tasks, and provide training as needed.
• Inspect facilities and equipment and optimize space and shipping procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Job Purpose and Overview

The Operations Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating activities of Team Member's engaged in receiving, storing, selecting, and delivering bakery products in a cost-effective manner.

What will you do as an Operations Manager at Dawn Foods?

• Manages the overall activities of the distribution center including the directing, advising, and managing of direct and indirect subordinates to ensure strong team member and team performance.
• Participates in hiring, promotion, discipline, and/or discharge decisions of team members within scope of responsibility.
• Collaborates with Human Resources on hiring rates, adjustments to Team Member rates of pay/position status, and necessary disciplinary actions to ensure adherence to company policy.
• Plans and directs the work of subordinates, including the appointment of work among Team Members, and provides training, as necessary.
• Inspects warehouse facilities and equipment and recommends changes in allocation of space, and shipping procedures.
• Manages the procurement and maintenance of Material Handling Equipment (such as dollies, floor jacks, lift trucks) tractors, and trailers.
• Oversee pickup and delivery schedules for truck drivers.
• Answers inquiries on types of service offered rates, schedules, and areas serviced.
• Investigates customers' complaints involving such matters as damaged items, driver performance, and delay in shipment, and makes necessary adjustment.
• Examine items to be moved, to ascertain approximate weights and type of shipping required.
• Ensures proper sanitation practices are in place to make certain appropriate IFS standards are maintained.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe working environment and takes appropriate measures to ensure product quality and food safety.
• P/L responsibilities include managing the expenses in the Warehouse and the Delivery department, as well as assist DML in the Operating Budget process.
• Responsible for the facility's adherence of company policy and procedures of daily activity in the warehouse and delivery department to ensure all employee and DOT laws are followed.
• Oversee all hiring and training of people in the warehouse and delivery aspect of our business.
• Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with Dawn's culture. This involves being a champion of the Dawn Culture by positively reinforcing actions of others who work with you.

What Does It Take to be an Operations Manager at Dawn Foods?

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

• A minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) accredited, or in lieu of degree equivalent professional experience.
• 3 years' operations management experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate both in written and oral form.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other Dawn people.
• Training/background in problem solving and conflict resolution.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Ability to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to withstand cool and/or cold temperatures.
• The normal setting for this job is a warehouse/office.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the workday.

Note:The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

About Our Benefits

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.

Compensation

The base salary for this position is $93,240 - $149,180 with bonus eligibility.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 38163