Director of Logistics

Graham Packaging • Lancaster, PA

3d • $145,100 - $217,700

About The Position

The Director of Logistics at Graham Packaging is responsible for leading and overseeing the company’s end-to-end logistics network—including local fleet operations, national carrier management, and outsourced network design functions. This role plays a strategic and tactical leadership role, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of goods across Graham’s North American footprint. The Director partners cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Customer Service to deliver operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics, fleet management, or supply chain leadership, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience managing both private fleet operations and third-party carriers.
• Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and manage external vendors.
• Strong understanding of DOT/CDL regulatory requirements and logistics safety best practices.
• Demonstrated success in logistics network optimization, cost control, and performance management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in packaging, CPG, or manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and fleet telematics solutions.
• Exposure to Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term logistics strategy to support manufacturing operations, customer delivery expectations, and cost targets.
• Serve as a key leader in shaping logistics strategy in alignment with broader business goals.
• Oversee Fleet Managers and local driver teams, ensuring compliance with DOT/CDL regulations, on-time delivery, and driver safety performance.
• Lead initiatives to optimize route planning, driver utilization, fuel efficiency, and preventive maintenance.
• Manage and develop a team of Carrier Managers responsible for third-party freight partnerships across Graham’s distribution network.
• Set performance standards and KPIs for carriers, ensuring service reliability and cost competitiveness.
• Negotiate freight contracts and lead cost-saving initiatives.
• Oversee outsourced and internal network design resources to optimize plant-to-customer and interplant shipping strategies.
• Support strategic modeling efforts to adapt to changing customer needs and production shifts.
• Evaluate warehouse and distribution requirements across the network.
• Ensure logistics operations comply with federal, state, and company safety regulations.
• Champion a safety-first culture across all transportation activities.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Driver safety training programs.
• Lead and coach a cross-functional team including Fleet Managers, Carrier Managers, and outsourced logistics analysts.
• Promote talent development and succession planning within the logistics function.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture.
• Manage logistics budgets, analyze spend, and drive cost reduction through efficiency and network improvements.
• Develop and track key metrics, dashboards, and reports to evaluate logistics performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program.
• Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director