Distribution Team Manager, DTC

Peet’s Coffee has experienced breakthrough sales growth over the last few years. We are looking for Inspirational Team Managers to lead a line /area/ department in achieving breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Equipment Efficiency, Cost, Productivity, Service, and Morale. This will be instrumental in achieving the next S-Curve in business growth.

What You Will DoOwn all Safety, Quality, Production, Cost, Service, and Cost Metrics for your areaSet stretching goals for your team to achieve that are linked to the Corporate GoalsDevelop a plan with your team to deliver these goalsEnsure that everyone on your team has a work plan that is linked to these goalsHold your team accountable to delivering these action plans and goals (leverage the Monthly Plan-Do-Check-Act Process)Ensure consistent application of disciplinary action / reward systems in your areaBe visible on the floor and ensure that you understand how work gets done in your areaFormally meet with each of your employees at least 1/moResolve conflicts on your team with urgencyBuild a highly effective teamSolve Problems / Eliminate LossesBe a servant leader to your team.

Listen to / take action against the barriers that are making their work difficultLeverage the loss analysis process and quarterly loss elimination cycles to eliminate difficult work for your teamDevelop capability on your team to develop Standard Work and solve problems using the Problem-Solving processLead the department monthly Plan-Do-Check-Act process for your line/area/deptEnsure that your team is documenting problem statements correctly and work with the Process Engineer to help get to root cause for your top lossesAnalyze data by leveraging Line Event Data Systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Power BI, Excel, etc.

Implement Systems to prevent problem re-occurrenceImplement daily management systems like safety behavior observation, quality inspection system, centerline system, changeover system, defect handling system, productivity management systems that eliminate losses. These systems will prevent fire-fighting and will introduce stability. Own a system to deliver results improvement. Monitor system KPI’s to ensure output of the system is achieved.

Analyze system performance and take action to get to root cause when the system results are off trackBuild CapabilityEnsure that your team is staffed to deliver the expected resultsEnsure that your team has the right skills to deliver the expected resultsSpend time personally developing the skills of yourself and your teamImplement a vision of self-sufficient teams and develop the subsequent capability to deliver this visionIdentify and groom the next generation of leaders on your teamEnsure that there is a clear career path to keep people energized and excited about their jobWho You AreHave a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering and logistics or supply chain management Be an inspirational leader, with demonstrated experience in leading teams to achieve excellent resultsHave practical experience in manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, or supply chain (preferably as a Process Engineer.

)Have a knack for data-based problem-solvingEnjoy working in a team-environment and building great relationships with their coworkers. Skilled at conflict resolution and holding people accountableBe able to work quickly, embrace and learn new information, multi-task and incorporate feedback into personal performanceIs able to communicate effectively via email, conference calls, presentations, etc. What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?BenefitsAt 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 (must be 18 years old to qualify)Full medical, dental and vision insurancePaid vacationFree coffee and fresh baked goods as well as an employee discountOpportunities for growth and advancementThe target annual base salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000.

The actual base 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.