Logistics Manager

Description

Position Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing inbound and outbound transportation operations to ensure the safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective movement of raw materials and finished goods. This role manages carrier performance, supports transportation and warehouse operations, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates cross-functionally with warehouse, supply chain, brokers, and sales ops to maintain high service levels and operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.

Essential Duties \& Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipping, receiving, transportation, and third-party logistics operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with carriers, brokers, and transportation providers to support service reliability and cost efficiency.
• Comprehensive knowledge of multimodal transportation networks, including domestic and international freight, intermodal logistics operations.
• Develop, monitor, and report transportation KPIs including on-time delivery, freight claims, detention, utilization, and transportation costs.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, SQF, and company safety and transportation standards.
• Coordinate outbound/inbound scheduling and routing to support production, warehouse capacity, and customer requirements.
• Investigate transportation issues, damages, shortages, and service failures while implementing corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, service, operational efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Maintain transportation records, reporting, SOPs, and KPI dashboards.
• Partner with warehouse and shipping teams to improve trailer utilization, dock flow, load securement, and shipment accuracy.
• Analyze transportation data to identify process improvement opportunities and support carrier evaluations, bid processes, and contract negotiations.
• Support peak volume planning and operational disruptions as needed.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5\+ years of transportation, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain experience within manufacturing, beverage, food, or consumer packaged goods environments.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of transportation operations, carrier management, routing, and freight optimization.
• Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, SQF, and food/beverage compliance standards.
• Experience with WMS, ERP, and yard management systems (YMS).
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and transportation reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in warehouse, production, and office environments.
• Ability to walk warehouse floors, loading docks, and transportation yards regularly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Must comply with all PPE and safety requirements.
• Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday support may be required based on operational needs.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental \& Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life \& Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Vacation, Sick, Flex Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Financial Wellness Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fifth Generation, Inc.

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