Prairie Farms Dairy

HIL - Corporate Distribution Manager


PayCompetitive
LocationSpringfield/Missouri
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 590716

      The Corporate Distribution Manager shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:


      Conduct ongoing route analysis across all Hiland Dairy divisions that will provide customer satisfaction while ensuring the most efficient results are realized. Attention to the adherence of company, customer, and regulatory rules and regulations is essential.


      Primary duties:

      · Assist the Director of Distribution with all facets of Distribution operations with a focus on continuous improvement.

      · Assist in developing and implementing route profitability format across all Hiland locations.

      · Work cross functionally on special projects.

      · Learn a new ERP system and support Corporate/ SOAR type projects.

      · Ensure all Department of Transportation rules and regulations are followed.

      · Support with employee development across all Divisions.

      · Make recommendations on fleet specs with focus on standardizing the fleet while meeting the various customer/location needs.

      · Complete all other duties as assigned.


      Required Technical Skills:

      · Basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

      · Ability to utilize routing software at local, district, and regional levels.

      · Understanding continuous improvement principles and processes.

      · Conflict Management- Opportunity to resolve issues, read situations quickly.

      · Managing others- Treat employees fairly and consistently.

      · Measuring Progress- Clearly assigns responsibilities for tasks and decisions.


      Required Soft Skills:

      · Ability to work without direct supervision.

      · Excellent verbal communication skills, communicating with all levels of employees.

      · Ability to work with all levels of employees/colleagues.

      · Strong customer service skills.

      · Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.

      · Ability to teach, coach, and train.

      · Coachable and willing to learn.

      · Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

      · Strong organizational skills.

      · Ability to plan and execute operational activities.

      · Ability to coordinate activities with other departments and supervisors.

      · Ability to work with and communicate throughout all employee levels.


      Physical Requirements:

      (S)he will be required to sit and stand for long periods of time. Will be required to lift and move large amounts of product). Will be required to stoop, bend, and reach above the head and below the knees to file and retrieve data and product. May be required to enter the cooler, a cool and wet environment, and the freezer, a very cold environment (less than 20 degrees below zero) and crawl, twist and turn and move and carry objects as much as 40 pounds.


      Educations, Certifications and Experience:

      The following is required:

      · Previous experience in management or supervision capacity.

      · Mid-level experience of this type of work 2-3 years minimum.

      · Experience with DSD route sales


      The following is preferred:

      · Class A CDL (may become required)


      Other:

      The Corporate Distribution Manager is a salary (exempt) role and reports to the Director of Distribution.

      Must be able to work a flexible schedule, with travel up to 50% of the time.


      Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

  • About the company

      Prairie Farms Dairy is a dairy cooperative founded in Carlinville, Illinois, and headquartered 35 miles to the south in Edwardsville, Illinois, a suburb within Greater St.

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