Logistics Manager Jobs

About The Position

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.