LOCAL LOGISTICS MANAGER

MEATS BY LINZ INC•Hammond, IN

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The Local Logistics Manager is responsible for the daily performance of the local transportation operation. This leadership role focuses on customer service, safety culture, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The manager builds systems, sets clear expectations, and holds drivers and dispatch personnel accountable so the operation runs consistently and professionally. The role oversees transportation scheduling, routing, dispatch, service delivery, driver performance, fleet compliance, and team development. It is primarily office- and desk-based, with occasional presence in the yard and field as operations require. Work hours begin early to align with driver schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience managing driver teams and local delivery operations.
Working knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance requirements.
Dispatch or routing experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills, including extracting, organizing, and reviewing data to support operational decisions.
Strong leadership skills and ability to set expectations and hold a team accountable.
Excellent written and verbal communication with internal teams and external customers.
Sound judgment and ability to distinguish genuine operational barriers from avoidable ones.
Organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with compliance documentation.
Comfort using Excel and reporting tools to analyze performance and inform decisions.
Proactive, ownership-driven mindset focused on results and continuous improvement.
Visible commitment to safety and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or leadership experience in logistics, transportation, or a related field.
Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

Ensure external customers receive on-time deliveries and professional communication.
Maintain proactive communication with internal teams, including sales, production, dispatch, warehouse, and accounting, especially when delays, changes, or service risks arise.
Keep dispatch and field operations aligned; identify and resolve service issues before they escalate.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures to address process gaps affecting service quality.
Address service failures with corrective action and escalate issues with recommended solutions.
Lead documented safety meetings and reinforce safe driving behavior.
Conduct coaching conversations and ride-alongs, promptly correcting unsafe behavior.
Identify unsafe trends and intervene before incidents occur.
Maintain DOT compliance and driver qualification records in an audit-ready state.
Manage accident and incident follow-up, including reporting, insurance processes, remedial training, disciplinary action, and root cause analysis.
Collaborate with the local shop mechanic on timely fleet repairs to maintain vehicle condition and minimize downtime.
Oversee and coordinate daily transportation activities, including scheduling, routing, and dispatching vehicles and drivers.
Work with dispatch to optimize routes and improve yard inbound/outbound and delivery times to reduce costs and increase profitability.
Monitor route performance trends and control overtime.
Hold drivers accountable to estimated route times and investigate performance variances.
Coach drivers in the field to improve execution and address operational barriers.
Meet transportation performance metrics assigned by the Director of Logistics and help develop and maintain staff performance metrics and reports.
Use data to identify operational improvement opportunities.
Support the Director of Logistics in identifying and implementing transportation cost-saving measures.
Maintain proficiency in dispatch and provide coverage during vacations and personal days.
Maintain current vehicle insurance records and oversee accurate fleet registrations.
Administer DOT driver compliance documentation and keep files audit-ready.
Own fuel tax data entry to support timely IFTA filing by the third-party provider.
Serve as an authorized company signatory when required.
Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain top-performing drivers.
Perform additional responsibilities as necessary to support the operation.