Distribution Team Manager
$93,000–$112,000 year
On-siteAlameda, California, United States
Job Summary
Own all Safety, Quality, Production, Cost, Service, and Cost Metrics for the Alameda Roasting Plant distribution area. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing warehouse team to achieve productivity and service goals while maintaining a visible presence on the floor to remove operational barriers. Analyze operational data and key performance metrics to identify trends, solve problems, and drive process improvements through root cause analysis and sustainable solutions. Ensure compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures, and safety standards while partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and improve inventory accuracy. Foster a positive, engaged, and inclusive work environment by recognizing performance, resolving conflicts, and developing future leaders through training and succession planning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or supply chain environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive operational improvements
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across teams
- Experience providing coaching, managing performance, resolving conflicts, and holding team members accountable
- Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and embracing change
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with email, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and consistently uphold company policies, procedures, and safety standards
- A leadership style that reflects Peet's core values of Accountability, Curiosity, Mastery, and Inclusivity
- A servant leadership mindset with a passion for developing, coaching, and empowering teams
- Strong professionalism, including reliability, punctuality, integrity, attention to detail, and a results-oriented approach
- The physical demands of regularly standing and walking; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talking or hear
- The physical demands of a high level of manual and finger dexterity to build and test prototype instruments
- The physical demands of visually distinguishing detail and other fine characteristics of materials and objects
- The physical demands of regularly sitting; occasionally climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- The physical demands of regularly lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities including close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- The physical demand of sometimes being exposed to risk of electrical shock
- The physical demand of occasionally being exposed to moving mechanical parts
- Onsite location at Alameda Roasting Plant
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, or other operational reporting tools is a plus
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