Now Brewing – manager distribution operations! #tobeapartner

 

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

At the Distribution Center, we keep a vast array of Starbucks products flowing from suppliers to customers across the globe. This important work happens in an environment that values safety, teamwork, diversity & inclusion, and shared success.  

In this role, you'll be managing day-to-day distribution operations. You'll ensure compliance with established quality standards as well as the safe and productive operation of all distribution activities. You will model and act in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles. 

As a manager distribution operations, you will…

Leadership

Set goals for the work group, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together: Identify and communicate key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results. Support supervisors, leads and partners in their efforts to improve productivity, communications and morale. Support the implementation of company programs to ensure the success of the Company.

 

Planning and Execution

Develop strategic and operational plans for the work group, managing execution, and measuring results. Contribute to the development of the annual operating plan and budget, and quarterly forecast updates. Plan and manage business unit and department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives. Prepare, communicate, and educate client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization.

 

Business Requirements

Provide functional expertise and execute functional responsibilities. Adhere to established distribution processes to maintain inventory integrity. Apprise management of team progress toward departmental goals. Ensure effective and timely communication of company, plant and departmental information to managers, peers and own work team, including supervisors, leads and partners. Ensure compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and with American Institute of Baking and Starbucks quality standards. Ensure workplace safety and addresses safety issues promptly and completely. Establish and implement quality and cost improvement initiatives that are supported and sustained by all distribution partners. Contribute to the development of effective cost-saving initiatives. Maintain and improve customer service levels for all business units served. Ensure clear communications among business units and understanding of new and changing business requirements. Monitor and control staffing levels, overtime, and throughput to attain annual budget improvement targets. Support all established plant and departmental goals and objectives. Support development and implementation of programs and procedures that contribute to the success of the department and the Company.

 

Partner Development & Team Building

Provide partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams. Challenge and inspire partners to achieve business results. Conduct and ensure the completion of performance reviews. Encourage partner involvement on cross-functional teams and elicit feedback. Support team members' suggestions to improve costs, quality, efficiency and service. Ensure partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements. Oversee training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions. Provide coaching, direction, and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partner, business and customer results.

We’d love to hear from people with:

Distribution (5 years) Developing and leading quality, customer service and cost improvement programs in a field or company environment (3 years) Management (3 years) Managing budgets (1 year) Team-building skills Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to recommend and implement solutions Analytical skills Problem-solving skills Ability to build relationships Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others Familiarity with American Institute of Baking (AIB), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

 

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.  For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

 

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

 

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.