Distribution Supervisor

Proudly independent, we are a Canadian, family-owned business. Coke Canada Bottling makes, distributes, merchandises, and sells the most-loved beverages Canadians enjoy. With over 6,000 diverse employees coast-to-coast, we operate in every province through 50+ sales and distribution centres, and five manufacturing facilities.

Coke Canada supplies some of Canada’s favourite beverage brands, and we want to continue to be the leading beverage partner in Canada, creating a better future and delivering optimism by bringing sustainable value to our employees, customers, consumers, and communities.

Advancing a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive culture is at the core of our vision to be the World’s Greatest Bottler, Built by the Best People, and we’re looking for exceptional talent to help get us there.

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Role Details

• Work Location – Winnipeg, MB
• Shift/Hours – Tuesday to Saturday, Day Shift (Flexibility Required)
• The full base salary range for this position is from $79,200 - $88,000 annually. The starting base salary offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, role complexity, skills, experience, and internal equity.

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the Distribution Manager, the Distribution Supervisor is responsible for the management of Coke Canada drivers and the effective distribution of Coca-Cola product to our customers. The Supervisor works as a coach and mentor to their team. To succeed in this position, the Supervisor must be capable of planning the workload, motivating their team, and offering great customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of distribution employees, while respecting budgetary constraints.
• Staff, train, evaluate and develop team members.
• Ensure adherence to delivery standards, efficiencies and regulatory requirements.
• Manages drivers' delivery schedule and hours worked.
• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships, resolving customer issues.
• Serve as liaison between sales, distribution and warehouse to maintain efficient communication between functions.
• Manage and audit team member's timekeeping.
• Manage within labor and OPEX budget, while respecting budgetary constraints.
• Provide leadership, motivation, and training for development of the distribution team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or experience deemed equivalent is required.
• 1-3 years experience in consumer products/direct store delivery required.
• 1-3 years experience of supervisory experience required.
• Experience managing in a unionized environment is preferred.
• Prior experience in distribution, retail, or warehouse required. Beverage industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with department of transportation regulations.
• Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations based on analytical evaluations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to cultivate, manage and foster a diverse team of employees.
• Ability to initiate activities and perform duties without direct supervision.
• Possess excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Be familiar with Office and SAP computer tools.

• Join a local, family-owned business that’s part of a globally recognized brand, where you can develop your capabilities, competencies, and career.
• Coke Canada has a culture of learning, and we offer several channels to support your development, including on-the-job training and a library of free courses for just-in-time learning.
• We are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to help our employees achieve their best physical, mental, financial, and overall health and well-being. This includes a competitive…