Now Brewing – Distribution Supervisor! #tobeapartner  

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

This job contributes to Starbucks success by supervising day-to-day distribution operations to support defined people, quality, cost, and service objectives. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

As a distribution supervisor, you will…

• Model leadership behaviors that are grounded in Starbucks Mission and Values.

• Drive the engagement, development, and performance of all members of their team.

• Create and sustain a cohesive, positive, and clean work environment while ensuring compliance with established safety programs.

• Work cross functionally to ensure effective and timely communication of company, plant and department information to managers, peers, and own work team, including supervisors, leads and partners. Support all established plant and distribution goals and objectives. Apprise manager of team progress while removing reported and known obstacles and barriers.

• Timely and accurately complete and document time keeping for team members (e.g., time away from work, sick time) utilizing time keeping software.

• Work closely and professionally with internal and external partners.

• Facilitate change management in a high paced, evolving work environment that requires leaders to be nimble and versatile.

• Maintain partner training in accordance with company and governmental safety rules and standards.

• Monitor throughput, volume fluctuations and labor utilization to ensure smooth distribution operations. Ensure appropriate staffing to meet new business requirements and volume fluctuations.

• Monitor volume forecasts, labor metrics, and shift progress to support customer needs and ensure each delivery is dispatched on time and in full.

• Continuously improve safety, functionality and customer service levels provided to our customers using KAIZEN and LEAN methodologies and techniques.

• Complete tasks thoroughly and accurately to ensure customer needs are being met in a safe and healthy working environment.

• Demonstrate and understand safety as our core value and follow the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforce and coach others to do the same.

• Understand and follow established safety guidelines, consistently comply with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out).

• Act as a safety change agent (e.g. CPR/First Aid certification; active engagement in safety committee, drive safety initiatives for department).

• Support food safety, legality, and quality programs.

• Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitor and document quality measures using analytical tools.

• Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.

We’d _ love to hear from people with:_

• Distribution or supply chain (5 years)

• Supervision (2 years)

• Warehouse Management Systems (1 year)

• High School diploma/GED or 4 or more years of US military service

• Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Ability to coach and mentor team partners.

• Ability to provide technical leadership.

• Problem-solving skills

• Ability to understand and follow established safety procedures.

• Ability to multitask successfully in a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to manage and communicate through the use of business analytics.

• Ability to apply and solve basic algebraic equations for job-related tasks (i.e. labor planning calculations, productivity rates, etc.)

• Ability to effectively navigate within a Warehouse Management System (WMS)

• Business level knowledge in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel

• Ability to learn and perform all basic partner and specialist functions including completing training on Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment.

• Ability to work with a diverse team environment.

• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies and procedures.

• Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four-year College degree

• Automated Distribution Environment (1 year)

• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or or SQF).

• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement methodologies, problem solving, and lean manufacturing.

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan , health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock . What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 206-318-0660 or via email at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.