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The Distribution Supervisor's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the supervision of product receiving, product replenishment, product shipments, ensuring safety and of the warehouse and providing management and direction to warehouse staff.

Supervises the daily work and safety of employees engaged in Shipping, receiving, replenishing, and storing inbound product, including all warehouse functions, receivers and day forklift operators.

Supervises the daily functions of Will Call, including but not limited to, replenishment, selection and loading of product while maintaining proper Quality Assurance guidelines.

Supervises labor hours and consumable supplies within budget. Prepares work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed.

Supervises the proper utilization of Company assets in support of the warehouse. Coordinates required repairs with proper departments, as necessary.

Review’s day warehouse functions and various warehouse productivity reporting. Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of changes within warehouse.

Conducts receiving and location audits daily ensuring all required receiving documentation is accurately completed (including HAACP, food safety and inventory documentation) and that material is checked in and stored correctly with a minimum potential for loss.

Coordinates communication between third party unloading service, inbound scheduling and warehouse management to ensure efficient inbound operations.

Assists with monitoring sanitation and facility/racking damage to ensure a safe and clean warehouse.

Assists with the training of new associates, including cross training of existing associates.

Sets up the warehouse in support of night operation and communicates any warehouse shift issues.

Maintains associate relations through regular department or pre- shift meetings; maintains on-going interaction; keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures; monitors associate morale; and submits ideas and reacts to ideas to increase survey rating.

Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.

Coordinates efforts with Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes, and routine safety inspections. Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.

Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.

Performs the duties of employees supervised and other related duties as needed.

Complies with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, AIB, FDA, USDA, etc.)

Who You Are:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Two- or Four-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Peets Coffee ERP software and programs.

Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.

Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.

Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts in a proactive and constructive manner.

Ability to work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations

What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?

At Peet's we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work. That's one of the reasons we offer the following benefits:

401(k) plan, with generous matching 

Full medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Free coffee and fresh baked goods as well as an employee discount

Opportunities for growth and advancement

The target hourly base salary range for this position is $35-38. The actual salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. Peet’s offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.

Get In Touch

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Who We Are

Our purpose is the pursuit of better. Better coffee, for people and the planet. Our goal is to become the chosen brand by coffee lovers, globally. It’s a hefty one, we know. It means having an unapologetic focus on high-quality coffee. It means earning our premium. And it means finding our voice with coffee lovers. Every day, our teams strive to deliver on our company's purpose better than they did the day before. Our values – Curiosity, Accountability, Mastery and Inclusion– guide us on this journey.

We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.

Our Commitment to the Community

Beyond Coffee, Peetniks are passionate supporters of our community and serving our local communities doesn’t stop at the counter. Peet's employees take pride in supporting the neighborhoods where they live and work, thorough holiday donation programs and supporting non-profits at home and globally. We believe that Coffee thrives where people do. We support the communities where our beans are grown, lending hands and knowledge to make life and coffee better.

Opportunity is Brewing

Peetniks are passionate and authentic, learners and doers, committed to the pursuit of better. This is your opportunity to craft at path that matters with us!