Logistics Director

If you are not already on the Imperial Beverage career page, Apply Here: you could manage a team for any company, but how much more fun would it be to be a leader at one of the top beverage sales companies in Michigan? Our team is statewide and we are dedicated to customer service, hiring and developing knowledgeable people, maintaining a diverse and innovative portfolio and our employees say the best parts about working here are the awesome people and the family atmosphere. If you would love to lead our delivery management team, keep reading!Will work for beer? Great! Working for a beverage distributor has its perks:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSAs, FSAs, and more. (Full time employees) 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, employer match, and immediate vesting3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one, accruing from day one with rolloverOngoing training and career development opportunities Paid volunteer time to give back to the communityPaid parental leave to welcome your newest family member. (Full time employees)Weekly payUber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement when you need a safe ride homeKick ass events and fun across MichiganDomestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industryReferral bonuses for bringing great people to the Imperial Beverage familyThe minimum total compensation for this role is listed below; pay will be determined based on experience:$86,000 - $107,000 per yearEat. Sleep. Lead. Repeat: Our Logistics Director leads, manages and holds the statewide delivery team accountable. This director works at our Kalamazoo Headquarters Monday-Friday, with scheduled visits to our other warehouse locations around Michigan. Our Logistics Director is responsible for the day-to-day activities associated with timely, accurate, and efficient delivery of products, as well as facilities and equipment management. We take great pride in choosing leaders who can handle the hard work, think strategically and create solutions, motivate their team to achieve goals, and show a passion for leading and developing others.A Day in the LifeBe a positive example of working hard and having funLead and manage the delivery management teamOversee and assist in the management of the pick-up, transport and delivery of beverages to customersBuild ownership and hold your team accountableConsistently identify department opportunities for improvement and create plans for implementation, especially related to staffing levels, equipment, routing and trainingFacilities management for all non-Kalamazoo warehousesOversee maintenance of delivery vehiclesOversee DOT compliance with all policies and proceduresLead delivery safety initiativesAttend all Leadership Development Training that Imperial providesRequirementsEnjoy a work hard/play hard cultureBachelor's Degree (or equivalent education and experience) in Supply Chain Management or related field5+ years' experience in management3+ years' logistics experienceLeadership skills to direct employees and oversee department operationsAbility to problem solve and make decisions quickly and efficiently while remaining calm and professionalSelf-starter with a high productivity levelThorough understanding of DOT regulationsMust have a reliable personal cell phone with the ability to receive calls and text messages and with a cell phone number available internallyAbility to coordinate processes and work well with various departmentsExperience with performance metrics and process improvementsCDL- A preferredLike a fine wine, Imperial Beverage has been getting better with age since 1933. We are a Michigan family-owned beverage distributor and we are passionate about helping others succeed - at work and in the community. We only hire those with passion, integrity, customer focus and the desire for hard work. Once all the work is done at our fast-paced company, we also like to have fun and lots of it!

Salary: $86000 - $107000 per year

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