Distribution Manager

Ventura Foods

Distribution Manager managing operational activities, warehousing, and transportation at Ventura Foods. Ensuring high customer service levels and compliance with safety regulations.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeOpelousas • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,167 - $107,409 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the operational activities of the Distribution Center including warehousing, transportation, and physical distribution of finished goods to customers.
Provide high level of customer service consistent with optimum distribution and transportation costs.
Provide operational control of the distribution center within established company policies, procedures, budgets and cost objectives.
Establish and submit an annual operating budget for the department.
Set realistic and challenging operating cost goals.
Recommend major capital expenditures for the facility and equipment.
Select, hire, train, and evaluate personnel to attain the highest standards of service and optimum productivity levels.
Establish and maintain an ongoing employee relations program through strong two-way communication with associates.
Oversee the daily efforts of the shipping, receiving, storage and handling of all finished goods, raw ingredients and packaging products.
Determine that warehouse equipment and labor are deployed properly to assure required service levels consistent with company programs, customer requirements and cost objectives.
Review warehouse productivity measurements and establish standards for acceptable levels of performance.
Evaluate employee performance against key measurements and initiate corrective action to achieve a high level of performance.
Insure the facility is maintained in such a manner that is consistent with operational and sanitary needs that are in compliance with Federal, State and Local agency guidelines and established company procedures.
Establish security and routines that are consistent with levels of risk exposure.
Review and audit policies and procedures as published to protect company assets, associates and maintain a strong security program.
Maintain close working relationships with customer service, inventory control, transportation, production, and sales personnel to assure that all functions and responsibilities effecting the distribution center are coordinated in an efficient manner.
Actively support initiatives and programs as mandated by corporate.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of experience in distribution center operations, including people leadership experience (e.g., leading teams, supervisors, or frontline associates) within a comparable size operation.
Financial acumen, including budget management and analysis.
Proficiency with computer systems and applications, including Windows, MS Office (Excel, Word, MS 365), AS-400, and RF locator systems.
Experience in personnel administration within a distribution center environment.
Working knowledge of distribution, warehousing, and transportation operations.
Customer service experience with an understanding of service-related procedures.
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Ability to lead and collaborate with team members, fostering cooperation and engagement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementdistribution center operationspersonnel administrationwarehousing operationstransportation operationscustomer service proceduresperformance measurementcapital expenditure recommendationsemployee performance evaluationsanitary compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipplanningorganizational skillsmultitaskingprioritizationcommunicationteam collaborationemployee relationsproblem-solvingcustomer service orientation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in LogisticsBachelor’s degree in WarehousingBachelor’s degree in Transportation