Senior Operations Manager

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $104,800-$124,450, bonus and long-term incentive eligible

COMPANY:  
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? 

ROLE SUMMARY:

If you are interest in a hands-on, continuous improvement oriented, fast-paced role in a world class distribution environment then our Senior Operations Manager role is for you. In this role you will lead a team to manage delivery processes, to ensure excellent process performance and product quality in a fast paced environment. This is an opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives, build relationship and influencing skills as well as technical skills. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead and engage a team of 25+ union Drivers and 2 Supervisors to service 300 retailers daily (M-F) throughout King County while driving positive results in productivity and service level

• Utilize Anheuser-Busch’s management system through routine meetings and KPI tracking, showcasing the process and metric improvements in an annual audit

• Collaborate with Sales team to optimize route-to-market processes that help meet sales objectives while minimizing operational cost

• Work alongside our contracted fleet department to ensure proper equipment availability for the delivery drivers

• Manage and operate within a union contract

• Develop annual budgets and capital requests for the Delivery department and monitor expenses on a monthly basis

• Requirements to attend morning Driver huddles (4:15AM start) with AM Supervisor minimum 2x per month

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree with business, logistics, or engineering knowledge

• 2-5 years of experience in management, preferably in a beverage wholesaler

• Willingness to relocate to other Anheuser-Busch locations in the future

• Knowledge of best practices in delivery operations and ability to drive and implement change in a complex environment

• Demonstrated strengths - leadership, planning, communication, analytical, complex problem-solving, and ability to influence

• Ability to work collaboratively with various groups, handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results that exceed expectations

• Familiarity with A-B delivery logistics tools (Roadnet, Fleetloader, VIP) preferred

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future