Director of Outbound

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 the premier wine and spirits 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.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

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.

Overview

Responsible for leadership and management in a warehouse with high volume, scope, and complexity. This role will provide overall direction and coordination of all warehouse activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing overnight operations for the fulfillment of customer orders
• Ensure all team associates understand and operate within the organizational, operational, inventory controls, safety, and service policies and procedures
• Manage and develop a supervisory team who is responsible for directing all warehouse activities and managing employee teams in the warehouse
• Ensure the accuracy of filling orders to retail customers and the quality of products
• Coach, train, direct, and counsel operations supervisors on overall performance
• Define productivity expectations and efficiencies; monitor progress regularly
• Identify and recommend opportunities for employee development and performance improvements
• Ensure safety and recommend maintenance improvements in the warehouse by conducting safety training, accident investigations, and equipment and facility inspections
  
  

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints involving such matters as damaged product, wrong product loaded onto trucks,
• Ensure safety compliance of all team members
• inventory adjustments and variances, delays in shipments, and product quality issues; make necessary adjustments and improvements
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license and ability to obtain and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with State laws
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
  
  

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Additional hours may be required during peak periods
• Capable of working flexible hours which could include overnight, early morning, and/or late evening
• May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 50lbs
  
  

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative 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.