Director of Logistics

Izzio Artisan Bakery • Louisville, CO

4d • $120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

At izzio Artisan Bakery, we believe great bread starts with great ingredients—and great people. As the #1 selling and fastest-growing sourdough brand, we craft our bread in small batches using time-honored techniques, simple ingredients, and a passion for quality. Naturally fermented and incredibly delicious, izzio is real artisan sourdough. Our team is at the heart of everything we do—and a key ingredient in our success. We are looking for a proven logistics and warehousing leader with experience in food manufacturing distribution. The ideal candidate is highly organized, data-driven, and capable of leading teams and partners to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of high-quality artisan bakery products. Position Summary The Director of Logistics is responsible for leading all warehousing, inventory control, and distribution activities for our artisan bread manufacturing operation. This role ensures timely, cost-effective, and food-safe movement of bakery products while maintaining quality, freshness, and regulatory compliance. The Director will design scalable logistics strategies that support growth, optimize service levels, and protect brand standards across retail, foodservice, and wholesale channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in logistics and warehousing, preferably in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of fresh food distribution, cold chain management, and shelf-life constraints.
• Proven experience managing 3PLs and transportation providers.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and GFSI standards.
• Experience supporting multi-site or national distribution networks.
• Maintain regular, consistent attendance & punctuality.
• Must have a flexible schedule that may require occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Critical Thinking - Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong Communication - Clear writing, internal and external communication abilities.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented - Ability to juggle multiple projects and timelines efficiently.
• Collaborative Mindset - Comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability & Agility - Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Commitment to quality - You recognize that the customer experience is paramount, quality is non-negotiable, and cutting corners is never an option.

Responsibilities

• Logistics & Distribution Strategy
• Warehousing & Inventory Management
• Food Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Leadership & Team Development
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Management
• Systems & Technology

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salaries (commensurate with experience) along with potential bonus program and other recognitions dependent upon role .
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you and your family covered.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Growth & Development: We are committed to the growth of our employees by providing ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and pathways to advance your career.
• Breadquarters Perks: Weekly take-home bread, because real sourdough bread is part of your life, not just your job. You’ll also enjoy the occasional team meal, first tastes of our innovation, and coffee is provided at the office.
• Recognition: izzio encourages a recognition culture and offers opportunities to recognize peers via our Employee Portal Recognition & Rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees