Peets Coffee and Tea

Distribution Team Manager

Peets Coffee and Tea$93K — $112K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
  • Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills across teams.
  • Ability to coach and hold team members accountable for performance.

Responsibilities

  • Own all safety, quality, production, cost, and service metrics for the distribution area.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing warehouse team.
  • Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback to team members.
  • Maintain a presence on the warehouse floor to support daily operations and eliminate barriers.
  • Foster an engaged and inclusive work environment through recognition and conflict resolution.
  • Analyze operational data to identify trends and drive process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous matching program.
  • Life insurance and disability options available.
  • Free coffee and baked goods, plus discounts.
  • Career development support and Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description

The Distribution Team Manager plays a key role in leading the day-to-day operations of our Alameda Roasting Plant distribution, ensuring products are received, stored, and shipped safely, accurately, and on time. This position oversees warehouse associates, coordinates daily workflows, and drives operational excellence across receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping. The Distribution Team Manager is responsible for achieving productivity and service goals while fostering a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

Salary
$93,000-$112,000

Location
Alameda Roasting Plant, Onsite

What You Will Do:

  • Own all Safety, Quality, Production, Cost, Service and Cost Metrics for your area
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing warehouse team to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and service goals.
  • Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and hold team members accountable for performance and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain a visible presence on the warehouse floor, supporting daily operations and removing barriers that impact team success.
  • Foster a positive, engaged, and inclusive work environment by recognizing performance, resolving conflicts, and developing future leaders.
  • Analyze operational data and key performance metrics to identify trends, solve problems, and drive process improvements.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures, and safety and quality standards.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, improve inventory accuracy, and meet customer service expectations.
  • Develop team capability through training, coaching, and succession planning to build a skilled and self-sufficient workforce.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement by driving operational excellence and delivering measurable business results.


Who You Are:

  • A leadership style that reflects Peet's core values of Accountability, Curiosity, Mastery, and Inclusivity.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
  • A servant leadership mindset with a passion for developing, coaching, and empowering teams.
  • Strong professionalism, including reliability, punctuality, integrity, attention to detail, and a results-oriented approach.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and consistently uphold company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
  • Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or supply chain environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive operational improvements.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across teams.
  • Experience providing coaching, managing performance, resolving conflicts, and holding team members accountable.
  • Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and embracing change.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with email, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, or other operational reporting tools is a plus.


Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Requires a high level of manual and finger dexterity to build and test prototype instruments. The employee must be able to visually distinguish detail and other fine characteristics of materials and objects. The employee is regularly required to sit; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is sometimes exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

This description outlines the role’s essential functions but may evolve with business needs.

What We Offer:
We’re proud to offer a comprehensive package for full-time employees, including but not limited to:
• Recharge Time – Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Future You – 401(k) plan with generous match program to help you save.
• Peace of Mind – Life insurance, disability, and options for HSAs and FSAs.
• Everyday Perks – Free coffee, fresh baked goods, and discounts.
• Growth & Support – Career development and an Employee Assistance Program when you need it.


The target annual base salary range for this position is $93,000-112,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the applicant’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education, certifications or licenses, other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors, and the geographic location of the role. In addition to base pay, individuals in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.

About Peets Coffee and Tea

Peet's Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and retailer headquartered in Emeryville, California. The company was founded in 1966 by Alfred Peet in Berkeley, California. Peet was an early tea authority who later became widely recognized as the grandfather of specialty coffee in the United States. Peet's Coffee offers freshly roasted beans, brewed coffee and espresso drinks, as well as a variety of pastries, sandwiches, and other food items. The company operates more than 200 stores in the United States and abroad.
Learn more about Peets Coffee and Tea
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1966

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