Rochester Operations Manager

Date: Sep 24, 2025

Location:

Rochester, NY, US, 14605

Compensation: 90K-115K Annually based on experience
Schedule: M-F

Why Join Coke Northeast?

Culture - At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we deliver more than your favorite beverages. We deliver on a promise – to live our values by investing in our people, focusing on our customers, and championing the communities we are fortunate to serve.

Career Development - At Coke Northeast, the career growth is truly endless. We continue to expand our territories through the Northeast bringing new opportunities to our employees to move up within our organization. Most of our Senior Leadership began as summer help!

Diversity - Our Sales Centers and Production Centers throughout the Northeast are filled with an array of personalities, cultures, and backgrounds. Our focus is to build a team that can bring refreshing new ideas and insights to the table and that begins with our diverse workforce.

Job Description

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the warehouse, fleet and distribution functions within the Rochester, NY Sales Center facilities and is tasked with ensuring that all logistics activities are operating efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Supervise, train, coach, develop, evaluate and lead a team of direct reports.
Establish distribution goals, manage all delivery KBIs and review processes regularly
Oversee distribution schedules, vehicle assignments, loading of product and delivery of product
Maintain and enforce standards of safety, health, hygiene, cleanliness, organization and security
Work closely with the DSD Planning team to ensure that daily routing is accurate, timely and achieves optimal cost parameters
Ensure adherence to delivery standards, efficiencies and regulatory requirements including DOT regulations
Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with OSHA regulations as well as company established policies and procedures
Ensure optimal inventory levels of full goods are maintained in order to fulfill daily sales needs
Ensure all full goods and parts inventory count and management processes comply with company standards and regulatory requirements
Ensure efficient utilization of space; establish warehouse layout and route truck loading patterns that minimize loading times and guarantee proper stock rotation
Create and maintain a customer-focused environment with a commitment to superior customer service
Ensure high-quality and efficient Repair and Maintenance of Company Fleet & Material Handling assets while complying all company standards and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with sales center management and centralized support teams to meet budgetary and operational goals
Make recommendations and implement processes to improve the overall productivity, quality and safety of warehouse and distribution operations

Job Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or related field preferred
3-5 years of experience in Warehouse & Distribution, Operations, or related field required
Previous supervisory and / or leadership experience preferred
Experience working with manual or powered pallet jacks preferred; forklift certification a plus
Basic technical knowledge and working experience with SAP preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and Word
Strong analytical, decision making and problem solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization, to clearly articulate relevant ideas, opinions and information
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and across teams where necessary, to develop relationships throughout the company and to work collaboratively
Ability to effectively supervise and motivate employees

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Referral Bonuses, Fitness Reimbursements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Scholarship Opportunities, and so much more!

*Benefits may vary by position, location, and union governance*

About Coke Northeast:

At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we start with great people and great brands, in that order. We unite around a winning workplace culture that respects all people, promotes inclusion, and inspires achievement. From the leadership team to all 3,400 of our associates in our 29 locations, we strive every day to bring our mission, vision, and values to life in the Northeast.

Still interested in learning more about our company and culture? Take a few minutes to watch the videos below:

Day in the Life of Coca-Cola Employees:

Coke Northeast Employees on Career Growth:

BACKGROUND VERIFICATION:

Coke Northeast requires all applicants to undergo a criminal background verification process prior to commencing employment with the Company. Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check. Depending on position, drug screen results and/or driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Northeast’s guidelines to determine eligibility for the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.