Logistics Manager

Honor Foods•Kissimmee, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Honor Foods is seeking an experienced, hands-on Logistics Manager to lead a logistics team and oversee freight operations at its Kissimmee, Florida location. The role focuses on making effective logistics decisions, building carrier partnerships, controlling transportation costs, and delivering reliable service. The manager will coach and develop Logistics Coordinators, oversee daily freight planning and shipment coordination, manage carrier performance and negotiations, monitor operational metrics, address disruptions, and improve workflows. The position works with internal departments to support accurate, efficient, and timely shipments.

Requirements

Proven logistics management experience, preferably in distribution, transportation, or freight operations.
Experience leading and developing a logistics team.
Strong background in carrier management, freight negotiations, and cost control.
Experience managing logistics KPIs, freight rates, and service performance.
Knowledge of shipping documentation, freight processes, and logistics systems.
Strong Excel, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make decisions, manage priorities, and hold teams accountable.
Hands-on leadership skills and the ability to balance people, performance, and profitability.

Responsibilities

Coach, develop, and hold Logistics Coordinators accountable for performance.
Oversee daily freight planning, shipment coordination, and carrier performance.
Manage carrier relationships, support negotiations, and strengthen service agreements.
Analyze freight rates and transportation costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
Track KPIs, service levels, shipping expenses, and operational performance.
Resolve shipment delays, carrier issues, and service disruptions.
Identify inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and implement process improvements.
Partner with internal departments to keep shipments accurate, efficient, and on schedule.