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Distribution Manager I

Swire Coca-Cola
Bremerton, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Swire Coca-Cola strives to employ the best-qualified individuals from within or outside the Company for all open positions. 
 
This information is not intended to be in conflict with any laws or applicable collective bargaining agreement. If a conflict exists, the law or collective bargaining agreement shall govern.
 

What Does a Distribution Manager do at Swire Coca-Cola? The Distribution Manager leads a team of supervisors and drivers, keeping them engaged and safe is a top priority. A Distribution manager looks for the most efficient and effective ways to get product from our warehouses to our customers working with Sales while making sure that his/her team members stay within their regulated DOT hours. He or she is responsible for communicating any fleet issues to ensure our equipment on the road is in good and safe working order.

 
Job Details: 
Salary: $78,993 - $98,741
Job Level: 6

Responsibilities:
 
  • Routing – ensure efficient delivery sequencing, and that all routes get delivered
  • Work with Sales and Merch and drivers and receive feedback and take actions to improve service and cost for future routes
  • Coach, train, develop current employees and ensure staffing levels are met through hiring
  • Support Region or Company wide Distribution Optimization initiatives
  • Samsara – Making sure that there is no unassigned drive time for vehicles, making sure that drivers are completing their DVIRs, making sure that drivers are compliant with HOS
  • Ensuring our equipment is safe to operate and our employees know how to work safely, ensuring employees are up to date with all safety training
  • Understanding DOT regulations and ensuring that equipment is up to standards
  • Ensuring that drivers have up to date JJ Keller files, vehicle registrations are kept up to date
  • Fuel reconciliation
  • Reviewing timesheets, managing to a payroll budget, vacation scheduling
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

 

  • High School Diploma (or GED) required
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Class A CDL License preferred
  • 4-6 years supervisory experience required
  • 2-4 years distribution experience in direct store delivery environment required
  • Beverage industry experience preferred
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with other departments & functions
  • Valid drivers license and clean driving record within MVR policy guidelines
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel & Powerpoint
  • General understanding of how Commercial tractor- trailers work
  • Understanding of DOT regulations
 
 
 
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Base pay range is $78,993 to $98,741 plus bonus structure (dependent on role). Pay offered will depend on candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities.
 
At Swire Coca-Cola, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates and their families. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Telehealth, Virtual Mental Health Counseling, 401(k) with Company Match, and Tuition Reimbursement. We also offer the following paid time off benefits on a calendar year or anniversary year basis: 120 hours of Paid Vacation, 1 hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 40 hours worked (unless otherwise subject to a more generous local requirement), 7 Paid Holidays, 3 Paid Floating Holidays, 8 hours of Paid Volunteer Leave, up to 8 weeks of Maternity Disability Paid Leave (based on eligibility), and up to 2 weeks of Parental Paid Leave (based on eligibility). 
 
Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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