Loveland - VP Operations

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, LLC.; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, LLC in Loveland, Colorado, seeks a senior distribution leader to direct warehousing, distribution, and operations across a large center or multiple sites, delivering high productivity and top-tier customer service.

You will manage budgeting, labor, and forecasting, partnering with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement, cost reductions, and automation to sustain margins and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills.
• 5 plus years in business leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Direct all warehousing, distribution, and operations functions.
• Establish, evaluate, and maintain performance standards for areas of the warehouse.
• Ensure operating efficiencies and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide leadership in cost reduction through process improvements and automation.
• Manage planning and control systems for material flow from receiving to shipping.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

10+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings of $253,500/year inlcuding bonus. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and expereince and will make an offer appropriately.

We anticipate accepting applications up through October 13, 2026.

Overview

Responsible for directing all warehousing, distribution, and operations functions in a large distribution center or multiple smaller distribution centers in support of the company's strategic and annual growth plans. This role will have direct local P&L responsibilities of assigned location(s) and will be expected to deliver high productivity and quality customer service with minimal expenses.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of the distribution operation including picking and packing, shipping and receiving, replenishment, production, returns, inventory control management, and maintenance of facilities
• Establish, evaluate, and maintain performance standards for all areas of the warehouse that can be measured to ensure accountability and client Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Ensure operating efficiencies by constantly reviewing performance to identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement new strategies when needed
• Provides leadership in cost reduction through continuous process improvements and automation to maintain and enhance margins to sustain profitability
• Manage and administer the planning and control systems related to the complete flow of material from receiving through shipping, as well as the associated transactional controls required to support it
• Responsible for all budgeting and reporting efforts including labor, operating expenses, Profit & Loss and forecasting
• Work cross-functionally with multiple departments to transform warehouse and delivery operations across Colorado
• Lead the development and implementation of new processes that improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance across all locations

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Client Relations and Sales for the successful implementation of new clients
• Partner with the senior management team to strategically plan for future growth
• Analyze capacity and capital equipment requirements, client forecasts, business objectives, organizational processes, etc
• Develop and execute plans for continual growth and peak seasons
• Anticipate future resources, procedures and system requirements as changes in business dictate
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines within their respective industries to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and organizations
• 5 plus years in business leadership role

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 15lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affinity Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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