Depot Manager at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC Fargo, ND

Depot Manager, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC – Fargo, ND.

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry‑leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family‑owned, privately held company with roots that go back to 1933. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

Compensation: Starting range between $75,000 – $85,000 per year plus 15% annual bonus potential. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills, and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

CDL a plus.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a full 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.

Responsible for managing the logistics department in depot/cross‑dock with high volume, scope, and complexity for North Dakota and South Dakota. This role is also in charge of the local delivery fleet’s maintenance program and must ensure all logistics delivery associates meet DOT and CMV criteria. CDL a plus. The Depot Manager works out of Fargo, ND and has 3 direct reports who serve as supervisors in ND and SD.

The Depot Manager reports directly to the Logistics Manager for MN/ND/SD.

• Ensure depot personnel understand and operate within the organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures
• Manage and develop a supervisory team responsible for directing transportation activities and managing logistics associates
• Ensure all logistics delivery associates have required 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 vehicle registration and plates
• Ensure pre‑trip and post‑trip DVIR is completed by logistics associate daily
• Oversee monthly safety training/meetings per SGWS Safety Policy
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• 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

• Sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer, or using an adding machine, for a considerable amount of time
• Walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping for a considerable amount of time
• Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods
• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift
• May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater
• Ability to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull 50 lbs

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.