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Now Brewing – senior distribution operations manager! #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. At the Distribution Center, we keep a vast array of Starbucks products flowing from suppliers to customers across the globe. This important work happens in an environment that values safety, teamwork, diversity & inclusion, and shared success.  The senior manager leads and develops their direct operational leadership team to support the future growth of the business. They are responsible for leading all day-to-day operations at York Distribution Center, which includes the safety of all partners, ensuring high-quality service with our end customer in mind, direct P&L responsibility for $3M-$20M in variable and fixed costs annually, leads teams of 5 to 10 salaried leaders and indirectly manages 50 to 250 professional and support partners. As a senior operations manager , you will… Leadership - Set goals for the work group (supervisor to operations manager), develop organizational capability, and model how we work together. Apprise management of team progress toward departmental goals. Ensure effective and timely communication of company, plant, and departmental information to managers, peers, and own work team, including supervisors, leads, and partners. Planning and Execution - Develop strategic and operational plans for the work group, manage execution, and measure results. Own day-to-day business operations and annual financial plan. Identify and communicate key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results. Business Requirements - Provide functional expertise and execute functional responsibilities. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Partner Development & Team Building - Provide partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities, and build effective teams. We’d love to hear from people with: • Distribution center operations or related functions: 8 years • Developing or leading quality, customer service and cost improvement programs in a field or company environment: 5 years • Progressive distribution center management: 5 years • Managing budgets: 5 years • Leading a team of supervisors to accomplish objectives while meeting financial commitments: 3 years • Establishing systems, processes, and tools for business unit/department: 3 years • Supply chain operations experience in multiple departments and scaled operations: 3 years • Distribution facility layout, process design and material handling equipment (MHE): 3 years • Warehouse management, warehouse execution, or other distribution/manufacturing system expertise: 3 years • Ability to lead others • Financial acumen • Ability to apply sound business principles and practices to project management and change management processes • Knowledge of distribution process engineering and safety and quality standards and regulations • Project management and process/continuous improvement skills, including measurement, reporting, and financial analysis As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com. *If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.  For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. 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 applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com .

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Now Brewing – senior distribution operations manager! #tobeapartner
As a senior operations manager , you will…
Business Requirements - Provide functional expertise and execute functional responsibilities. Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Partner Development & Team Building - Provide partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities, and build effective teams.
Distribution center operations or related functions: 8 years
Developing or leading quality, customer service and cost improvement programs in a field or company environment: 5 years
Progressive distribution center management: 5 years
Managing budgets: 5 years
Leading a team of supervisors to accomplish objectives while meeting financial commitments: 3 years
Establishing systems, processes, and tools for business unit/department: 3 years
Supply chain operations experience in multiple departments and scaled operations: 3 years
Distribution facility layout, process design and material handling equipment (MHE): 3 years
Warehouse management, warehouse execution, or other distribution/manufacturing system expertise: 3 years
Ability to lead others
Financial acumen
Ability to apply sound business principles and practices to project management and change management processes
Knowledge of distribution process engineering and safety and quality standards and regulations
Project management and process/continuous improvement skills, including measurement, reporting, and financial analysis
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

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