Distribution Manager jobs in Long Beach, CA

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community.  We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance.  We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

The General Manager-Distribution will manage all aspects of fresh food distribution functions on a daily basis to ensure smooth operations. Responsible for assisting in the direction and management of all distribution operations, focus will be primarily in Sales and Purchasing, working to improve on day-to-day operations with Warehouse and Transportation. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop talent in support of a culture that is energized, engaged, and highly motivated to deliver highest levels of productivity and quality. Ensure implementation of team building and succession planning programs and foster a culture aligned to the values and mission of Pacific Seafood.  
• Foster a working environment that encourages highly satisfied team members with a low turnover rate. 
• Coordinate branch activities with other internal company departments and establish effective working relationships with external regulatory agencies and community businesses. 
• Represent Pacific Seafood in the local community as an active, contributing member of the community. 
• Direct operational efforts in the most efficient manner possible for our sustainable resources and by appropriate utilization of equipment and personnel. 
• Strive to continuously improve operations with respect to best practices and effective use of technology for productivity, food quality, team member safety, inventory levels and management of operating expenses. 
• Develop and manage an operating plan developed by you and your team that meets or exceed your business unit objectives. Determine strategies and tactics for achieving financial objectives, presenting assumptions and recommending objectives.  
• Implement employment policies and guidelines in alignment with Pacific Seafood policies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment regulations.  
• Management of all branch expenses including capital expenditures and annual planning, meeting all budgeted requirements. 
• Develop business plans and budgets for the efficient use of materials, machines and team members; establish metrics, review and analyze activities, costs, operations, and forecasted data to determine department or division progress toward the organization’s stated goals and objectives. 
• Develop a deep understanding of the Pacific Seafood strategic plan, business model and the multiple vertically integrated business units; collaborate and align with cross-functional teams to plan and implement the business strategies. 
• Meet or exceed business unit KPIs and execute growth plans to achieve net income objectives through effective leadership of others.  
• Oversee fundamental sales processes and implement improvement to provide business development, customer requirements, and market growth.  

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university 
• Valid Driver’s License 
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) 
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time 
• 10 Years’ Experience in Related Field 

 Preferred:

• Management experience in 2 of the 3 following areas: Sales, Purchasing and or Operations 
• Cube Knowledge 
• AS400 Knowledge 
• SAP Knowledge 

Salary Range - $132 - 160k annually 

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
• Paid time-off for all regular FT team members to include sick days, paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members.
• Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.