Depot Manager

About the role

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits is a leading distributor of wine and spirits, known for its commitment to its employees and the community. As a Depot Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the logistics department, overseeing high-volume operations, and ensuring compliance with DOT and CMV regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all depot personnel understand and operate within organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures.
• Manage and develop a supervisory team responsible for directing all transportation activities and managing logistics associates.
• Ensure all logistics delivery associates have all required Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications.
• Ensure all accidents are handled and reported according to company policy.
• Manage daily routing schedules and ensure routes are maintained in the routing system.
• Schedule all department personnel time off requests; ensure route coverage at all times.
• Coach, train, direct, and counsel logistics supervisors on overall performance.
• Resolve logistics associate discrepancy issues.
• Maintain logistics associate records and files.
• Maintain Company and Commercial Vehicles registration and plates.
• Ensure Pre-trip, Post Trip DVIR is completed by logistics associate daily.
• Oversee monthly safety training/meetings per SGWS Safety Policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daily routing schedules and ensure routes are maintained in the routing system.
• Schedule all department personnel time off requests; ensure route coverage at all times.
• Coach, train, direct, and counsel logistics supervisors on overall performance.
• Resolve logistics associate discrepancy issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/preferred
• 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 knowledge of DOT rules and regulations

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 include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater
• Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 50lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education of employees.