Delivery Manager

Company Overview

Semifreddi's Inc. has been crafting hand-made breads and pastries since 1984, dedicated to quality and tradition. Our mission is to deliver exceptional baked goods that bring joy to our customers.

Position Summary

The Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations and personnel of the distribution department, ensuring the trouble-free distribution of our products to our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position will be expected to complete the basic tasks of a Delivery Driver, plus the essential Managerial functions including, but not limited to, the following:

• Daily Department Operations - Ensure all deliveries are loaded safe and efficiently, communicate errors with other departments and communicate issues to leadership.
• Personnel Management – Leading a team of 3-5 supervisors and 20 drivers to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient daily operation of the department.
• Delivery Route and Schedule Management.
• Merchandising and Marketing strategy and implementation at our wholesale accounts to increase awareness and sales of Semifreddi’s products.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with wholesale accounts by visiting store locations and providing them with information designed to educate them about Semifreddi’s products and our business philosophy.
• Contribute to the acquisition of new customers by participating in the Potential New Account process, coordinating efforts with leadership.
• Ensure proper delivery standards are being followed, maintain control of inventory and FIFO process.
• Maintaining the Company fleet - ensure all State and regulatory compliance requirements (CA#, DOT, Etc.) are met, ensure all vehicles are serviced in accordance with vehicle specifications.
• Other tasks and related duties as assigned by Leadership.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position requires starting work between 2am-3am regularly.
• Walking, Standing, Bending, Twisting, Reaching above shoulder: 2 hours per shift.
• Sitting - Driving or working at a Computer: 4 hours per shift.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds.
• The production floor and distribution dock can be a loud, fast paced environment.
• Flour (Wheat) dust will be present in the air.
• Bakery Temperatures may increase and decrease with the weather and oven usage.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must have a valid California’s driver license and clean driving record.
• 3 Years of Supervisory or Management experience in a Direct Store Delivery or Logistics setting, or equivalent education.
• Minimum 1 years of experience leading a team of 20 or more employees.
• Ability to use computer programs such Microsoft 365 Suite. Experience with software such as Samsara and Samsung Knox is a plus.
• Ability to effectively lead meetings, present information, and professionally respond to questions from leadership, vendors and customers.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, analyze and interpret information, identify and problems, and make decisions.
• Maintains a professional attitude and works with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous work experience in a food manufacturing plant and/or bakery is a plus.
• Must be fluent in the English language. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Must be available to work Weekends and Holidays as part of your standard schedule.

Compensation and Benefits

• This is a Manager level full-time salary exempt position.
• The starting pay is $70,000-$80,000 annually.
• Excellent benefits after the introductory period including comprehensive medical, dental, vision & life insurance plan and paid time off.
• 401K, employer match, profit sharing, and paid holidays.
• One free loaf of bread for every shift you work.
• Friendly, motivating, and productive work environment!