Logistics Manager

Bimbo QSR Chicago LLC•Denver, CO

27d•$114,200 - $148,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Manager has full accountability for the bakery’s transportation, shipping, receiving, and distribution activities. The role leads the safe, secure, accurate, and timely movement of hamburger buns and related materials, directs drivers, loaders, and shipping personnel, and ensures inbound and outbound activities meet service, regulatory, food safety, quality, labor, and cost expectations. The manager oversees daily transportation and distribution execution, shipping and receiving operations, inventory control, and people leadership. The role also supports safety, food safety, quality, cost management, operational systems, and continuous improvement at the Denver Bakery. The position may require a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and minimal travel.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive logistics experience in transportation, distribution, shipping, receiving, warehousing, or a related operation.
At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience leading people in a fast-paced operation.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Working knowledge of transportation operations, product inventory, shipping and receiving, trailer loading, and general bakery or manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of FMCSR and DOT requirements and ability to support transportation compliance.
Working knowledge of SAP, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, transaction processing, and operational reporting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and transportation, timekeeping, or operational tracking systems.
Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and grasp throughout the workday.
Ability to push or pull objects over 100 pounds using carts or dollies.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including occasional extreme conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet operational and department needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or a related field; a combination of education, training, and relevant experience demonstrating ability to perform the role may be considered.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Previous food manufacturing, bakery, or food distribution experience.
Experience in a union environment, when applicable.

Responsibilities

Manage daily transportation and distribution execution to support on-time, accurate customer deliveries.
Coordinate driver schedules, route execution, equipment availability, and workforce assignments.
Monitor transportation service, shipment status, and route performance; identify risks and take corrective action.
Work with transportation leads and service providers to resolve tractor and trailer issues affecting service, safety, or product quality.
Maintain working knowledge of FMCSR, DOT requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local rules.
Direct shipping, receiving, dock, freezer, and loading activities for the Denver Bakery.
Supervise tractor-trailer loading and verify product and quantities for customer deliveries.
Plan or verify outbound load diagrams and ensure trailers are loaded securely and correctly.
Ensure visual quality inspections are completed before departure to prevent or identify damaged product.
Receive and inventory inbound shipments and maintain accurate records.
Monitor freezer inventory, shipping demand, trays, and operating needs; communicate requirements to Transportation, Production, and Bakery leadership.
Review route accounting and coordinate follow-up on discrepancies with distribution and production partners.
Lead drivers, loaders, and shipping personnel through scheduling, work assignments, training, coaching, monitoring, and performance evaluation.
Train and retrain associates on forklift safety, tractor-trailer awareness, loading procedures, food safety, GMPs, and departmental practices.
Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Maintain constructive relationships with collective bargaining unit representatives and follow applicable labor agreement requirements, when applicable.
Coordinate with internal and external customers, bakery leadership, production, distribution, and support functions.
Lead safety improvement efforts and support bakery and transportation safety initiatives.
Ensure associates comply with safety rules, GMPs, and established procedures.
Follow and enforce the Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan, SQF requirements, and programs supporting third-party audits.
Report and take appropriate action to prevent food safety or food quality concerns.
Support the integrity and sustained certification of the SQF system in areas of responsibility.
Manage transportation and shipping costs in alignment with approved budgets and operating plans.
Monitor shipping waste, identify root causes, and recommend improvements.
Participate in and lead LEAN and continuous improvement activities as needed.
Maintain accurate information in applicable tracking and reporting programs.
Use SAP for shipping, receiving, inventory, transaction processing, record accuracy, and operational reporting.
Process or coordinate payroll inputs for shipping associates using the designated timekeeping system.
Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other business systems for communication, records, analysis, and reporting.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.