Coca-Cola Consolidated
Locations:
Lexington
Pay Range:
$73,000 - $90,000 plus yearly bonus incentive plan
Schedule:
Monday - Friday; occasional weekends depending on the needs of the business
Requisition ID:
241699
Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca‑Cola Bottler — Pour Your Passion into Purpose! We're more than beverages—we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.
Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
Purpose‑Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship
Job Overview Territory: Lexington, KY and surrounding counties. The Manager Area Distribution I is accountable for the delivery and merchandising of company products to customers within a Market Unit which may include multiple distribution centers. The Manager provides coaching, teaching, training, and leadership to Delivery Supervisors to achieve optimal efficiencies while maintaining proper levels of customer service. They work closely with the Sr. Director of Retail Sales and Area Sales Managers across multiple Retail Sales Areas to ensure programs and initiatives are fully executed, collaborate with Warehouse Managers to ensure proper loading of products for delivery, and review check‑in and check‑out procedures of the delivery organization. Responsibilities include ensuring safety practices, superior customer service, quality of products in the field, and development of teams. The annual volume is between 0M and 6.0M cases.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manages Key Business Indicators to measure performance against company goals, including delivery and service to customers daily; monitors operational expenses and ensures teams achieve budgeting goals.
Ensures internal control metrics and processes comply on a monthly/yearly basis; monitors the execution of the RED (Right Execution Daily) process to improve market execution.
Directs, leads, and motivates a team of Delivery Supervisors, communicating company goals, engaging and developing teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training; implements continuous improvement methods while maintaining budgeted staffing levels and customer focus; embodies company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership.
Promotes and fosters a safety culture; participates in monthly safety meetings; oversees compliance with all FMSCA regulations; ensures service is at its best in the market for customers, provides training and compliance of product rotation and merchandising standards, and ensures execution by the distribution teams.
Leads collaboration with all functions within a facility to execute all company programs and lead all departments with a One Team concept; facilitates sharing and learning of best practices within the facility and around the company.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Minimum 7‑10 years with CCCI or equivalent in beverage distribution industry.
Minimum 3‑5 years of knowledge of CCCI business practices applicable to the role; 5‑7 years of management experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills, can translate initiatives into actions, align all functions, processes, and systems for execution, and set performance objectives for the team.
Proven experience in change management and ability to communicate strategy and vision.
Ability to create a culture of accountability while accessing talent and building bench strength within the department.
Must exhibit financial acumen; responsible for budgeting and achieving monthly and yearly financial goals.
Ability to lead by example through servant leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and SAP; able to lift and merchandise products up to 75 pounds repeatedly and multiple times a day, and proficiently use material handling units.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge acquired through 5 to up to 7 years of work experience.
Valid driver license.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (4 years). Business Management and Logistics or relevant experience.
Preferred Class A CDL.
Work Environment Work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non‑temperature controlled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
- All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Services
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Lexington
Pay Range:
$73,000 - $90,000 plus yearly bonus incentive plan
Schedule:
Monday - Friday; occasional weekends depending on the needs of the business
Requisition ID:
241699
Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca‑Cola Bottler — Pour Your Passion into Purpose! We're more than beverages—we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.
Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
Purpose‑Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship
Job Overview Territory: Lexington, KY and surrounding counties. The Manager Area Distribution I is accountable for the delivery and merchandising of company products to customers within a Market Unit which may include multiple distribution centers. The Manager provides coaching, teaching, training, and leadership to Delivery Supervisors to achieve optimal efficiencies while maintaining proper levels of customer service. They work closely with the Sr. Director of Retail Sales and Area Sales Managers across multiple Retail Sales Areas to ensure programs and initiatives are fully executed, collaborate with Warehouse Managers to ensure proper loading of products for delivery, and review check‑in and check‑out procedures of the delivery organization. Responsibilities include ensuring safety practices, superior customer service, quality of products in the field, and development of teams. The annual volume is between 0M and 6.0M cases.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manages Key Business Indicators to measure performance against company goals, including delivery and service to customers daily; monitors operational expenses and ensures teams achieve budgeting goals.
Ensures internal control metrics and processes comply on a monthly/yearly basis; monitors the execution of the RED (Right Execution Daily) process to improve market execution.
Directs, leads, and motivates a team of Delivery Supervisors, communicating company goals, engaging and developing teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training; implements continuous improvement methods while maintaining budgeted staffing levels and customer focus; embodies company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership.
Promotes and fosters a safety culture; participates in monthly safety meetings; oversees compliance with all FMSCA regulations; ensures service is at its best in the market for customers, provides training and compliance of product rotation and merchandising standards, and ensures execution by the distribution teams.
Leads collaboration with all functions within a facility to execute all company programs and lead all departments with a One Team concept; facilitates sharing and learning of best practices within the facility and around the company.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Minimum 7‑10 years with CCCI or equivalent in beverage distribution industry.
Minimum 3‑5 years of knowledge of CCCI business practices applicable to the role; 5‑7 years of management experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills, can translate initiatives into actions, align all functions, processes, and systems for execution, and set performance objectives for the team.
Proven experience in change management and ability to communicate strategy and vision.
Ability to create a culture of accountability while accessing talent and building bench strength within the department.
Must exhibit financial acumen; responsible for budgeting and achieving monthly and yearly financial goals.
Ability to lead by example through servant leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and SAP; able to lift and merchandise products up to 75 pounds repeatedly and multiple times a day, and proficiently use material handling units.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge acquired through 5 to up to 7 years of work experience.
Valid driver license.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (4 years). Business Management and Logistics or relevant experience.
Preferred Class A CDL.
Work Environment Work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non‑temperature controlled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
- All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Coca‑Cola Consolidated by 2x.
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