Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Minnesota

INTRODUCTION

Looking for a rewarding career?

Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world’s top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities across a variety of areas. Join our passionate team and help shape the future of the beverage industry.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Night Warehouse Manager is a hands-on, operational leader responsible for overseeing large-scale, multi-shift warehouse operations in a high-volume, conveyor-based distribution center. This is a leader-of-leaders role with ownership of both operational performance and team development.

You will manage a team of 40+ employees and 2–5 supervisors, actively engaging on the warehouse floor to drive safety, quality, attendance, and productivity. Success in this role requires a hands-on leadership approach, ensuring your team has the tools, training, and support to perform at their best while continuously improving efficiency, workflow, and operational excellence through data-driven decisions and analytical problem-solving.

This role is also key to delivering on Johnson Brothers’ customer promise, ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately, efficiently, and on time.

Key Metrics:

• 30,000 cases & 13,000 bottles shipped nightly
• 32 shuttle trucks + 38 local delivery trucks loaded
• Conveyor-based, multi-shift warehouse environment
• Union leadership experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline staff, fostering accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline and maintain alignment across multi-shift operations, including managers on shifts other than your own.
• Oversee night warehouse operations, including inventory management, picking, replenishment, shipping, and loading.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery, maintaining compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Safety, Routing, Security, Fleet, HR) to resolve operational challenges and achieve business objectives.
• Own and monitor KPIs, analyze operational data, and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and service quality.
• Translate organizational goals into actionable warehouse plans and support strategic execution, continuous improvement, and operational scalability.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in environments where noise levels vary and can be loud.
• Work in areas subject to variable temperatures, including outdoor loading and delivery stations.

Leadership Competencies

• Develop Teams – Build high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Deliver Results – Take ownership of operational performance across all shifts.
• Communicate Clearly – Provide consistent, transparent communication with staff and cross-functional partners.
• Lead Through Change – Adapt to evolving business needs and operational challenges.
• Collaborate Across the Business – Build strong partnerships to support customer service and operational success.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-7+ years leading high-volume, conveyor-based warehouse or automated distribution center operations, including ownership of night or multi-shift environments.
• Proven leader-of-leaders experience managing supervisors/managers (not just frontline), with teams of 40+ employees.
• Hands-on operational leadership driving safety, productivity, attendance, and on-time shipping in fast-paced, case-pick or beverage distribution environments.
• Strong WMS experience (HighJump preferred) with the ability to analyze KPIs, optimize workflows, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience of employee and performance management of supervisors or managers, not just frontline employees.
• Experience overseeing multi-shift warehouse operations.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Union workforce leadership experience and demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally (Safety, Fleet, HR, Routing).

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The Senior Night Warehouse Manager ensures efficient product movement, team safety, and exceptional customer service, while building a high-performing, engaged warehouse team. This role is a key driver of operational success and long-term growth at Johnson Brothers.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive pay: $100,000-$120,000.00 annual
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance & disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO & paid parental leave

The expected pay range for this role is $100,000.00-$120,000.00 annual. Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, labor markets, education, experience, certifications, etc. Johnson Brothers offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) with an employer match, short term disability coverage, company-paid long term disability insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) plans and paid parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time