Sr Manager Warehouse Operations

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager III to lead multiple sites with a combined volume of at least 12 million cases. You will oversee safety, inbound and outbound logistics, labor planning, and maintenance while ensuring regulatory compliance and asset protection.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage budgets, and mentor teams to improve productivity and cost efficiency across a high-volume operation in East Tennessee and Paducah.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of work experience in related logistics roles is encouraged.
• Certified Forklift Operator license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple sites with volume totaling at least 12.0 M cases.
• Direct safety, inbound/outbound management, labor and talent development.
• Oversee facility and equipment maintenance and inventory control.
• Ensure regulatory compliance such as OSHA, FDA, Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Manage budgeting and workforce planning; drive productivity and cost savings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across operations, safety, HR, and manufacturing.
• Monitor KPIs such as safety performance, cost per case, and inventory days on hand.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Pay Range: $97,000.00 - $120,000 Salaried, depending on experience

This role will support our locations in East TN and Paducah.

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Job Overview

The Logistics Operations Manager III is responsible for leading multiple sites with volume totaling at least 12.0 M cases. This entails leading, developing, and executing warehouse functions in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented environment. These functions include but are not limited to safety and security, in-bound and out-bound management, labor management and talent development, facility and equipment maintenance, and inventory management. The Logistics Operations Manager is also responsible for the management of the entire facility and its assets, which may include complex automated picking systems. In addition, the Logistics Operations Manager is also responsible for Regulatory Compliance such as OSHA, FDA, and others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains responsibility for operational effectiveness by building effective programs to create a strong cultural foundation; ensuring a safe work environment is in place
• Ensures compliance with government regulations such as Sarbanes Oxley, FDA, and OSHA
• Maintains the value of company assets through the proactive administration and prioritization of repairs and upgrades. Resolves unforeseen crises and evaluates root causes of crises to create a plan that will prevent reoccurrence
• Leads the budgeting and workforce management activities as well as the execution of all logistics functions including, but not limited to, safety and security, in-bound and out-bound management, labor management, talent development, facility and equipment maintenance, and customer service
• Manages the efficiencies of a multi-million-dollar, high-volume, automated picking and building system (where present). Performs proactive and in-depth evaluation and acts upon the results of key performance indicators such as safety performance, cost per case, inventory shrink percentage, and cases per man-hour. This is donewhile continually assessing logistics processes to identify and implement productivity improvements and cost-saving programs and ensuring the delivery of the financial operating plan
• Initiates cross-functional collaboration by conducting a regular cadence of meetings and intentional interaction with business partners in Franchise Operations, Supply Chain Operations, Red Classic, Manufacturing, Safety, Risk, Human Resources, Employee Relations, etc.
• Supports sales through daily observation of inventory levels to ensure the product is available when needed. Ensures regular coordination with supply chain analysts to reduce the likelihood of out of stocks while also minimizing inventory days on hand
• Maintains the value of company assets through the proactive administration and prioritization of repairs and upgrades
• Manages the entirety of the facility regarding its security, appearance, and operative functions
• Manages, leads, and motivates a team to deliver results by communicating company goals, safety practices, and deadlines; engaging and developing teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training
• Implements continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus, and embodying company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, financial acumen,strong cross-functional collaborative agility, and the ability to build a strong culture
• Manage through tough and complex situations;think proactively, and hire, train, and develop talent for the organization
• Experience in managing unique and complex situations in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment is necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; Supply Chain and Logistics degree preferred
• Knowledge acquired through 5 to up to 7 years of work experience
• Certified Forklift Operator license preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.