Manager of Logistics & Transportation

Own end-to-end cold-chain transportation across last-mile, middle-mile, and/or multi-stop distribution: routing + dispatch, fleet &reefer reliability, driver performance, DOT compliance, admin rigor, and customer service outcomes—with a bias toward same-day execution and measurable cost control Job Responsibilities: 1) Routing, dispatch, and daily execution Build and run daily/weekly route plans, balancing service windows, capacity, staffing, and cold-chain constraints Lead dispatch cadence: cutoffs, staging, loadout sequencing, departure discipline, and exception handling Implement route optimization and performance management using data (late drivers, route drift, missed scans, failed temps 2) Fleet ownership (refrigerated vehicles + material handling assets) Own fleet readiness: AM schedules, inspections, vendor coordination, tire/brake programs, reefer maintenance, and breakdown response Set standards for vehicle cleanliness, sanitation, and temperature performance; enforce pre-trip/post-trip routines Manage fleet vendors (leasing, maintenance, telematics, reefer service) and hold them accountable to uptime SLAs 3) DOT/FMCSA compliance (non-negotiable) Ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA rules, including Hours of Service, log requirements (where applicable), and safety operating standards Maintain driver qualification standards and documentation requirements (e.g., qualification rules, driver files) Lead safety training, corrective actions, and a culture of professional driving and safe yard behavior 4) Food safety in transportation (FSMA Sanitary Transportation / cold chain) Implement and audit written procedures for temperature-controlled food transportation, including monitoring, corrective actions, and records Ensure trailers/vehicles are sanitary, compatible with cargo, and cleaned between loads as required 5) People leadership (drivers, dispatch, admin) Lead and develop drivers/dispatch/admin through coaching, evaluations, shift coverage planning, and performance plans—while sustaining morale and accountability Create standardized training for new drivers/dispatchers and recurrent refreshers 6) Admin Rigor Own transportation admin: schedules, timekeeping inputs, route documentation, incident reports, customer delivery exceptions, POD discipline Maintain clean systems for: maintenance logs, asset inventory, fuel usage, tolls, claims, violations, and vendor invoices 7) Cost, KPI, and continuous improvement Build KPI dashboards and weekly ops reviews: on-time %, route adherence, temp compliance, fleet uptime, cost/mile, cost/stop, claims rate, accidents, overtime, and missed deliveries Drive continuous improvement projects (process, layout/loadout flow, routing logic, compliance controls. Job Requirements 5-10 years in transportation/logistics leadership; food distribution / meal logistics / cold chain strongly preferred Demonstrated leadership of drivers, dispatch, & transportation admin Experience with last-mile delivery - preferably food/packaged meals being delivered by certain times each day Experience with AI to improve efficiencies in your role Ability to speak conversational Spanish Working mastery of: Route planning/optimization and multi-stop delivery operations Fleet maintenance (ideally refrigerated vehicles), vendor management, and uptime discipline DOT/FMCSA compliance culture and documentation, including HOS basics and driver qualification requirements FSMA Sanitary Transportation / temperature control procedures and recordkeeping expectations Strong operational writing: SOPs, training guides, corrective action documentation Calm under pressure (bad weather, call-outs, breakdowns, hot loads) Data discipline (runs the business on scorecards, not vibes) #J-18808-Ljbffr Elevated Executive Recruiting