Warehouse & Logistics Manager

About the role

A growing food manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Warehousing & Logistics to lead warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics operations across multiple facilities. This is a highly visible leadership role with significant exposure to senior executives and the opportunity to drive operational excellence within a company that serves major retail, foodservice, and quick-service restaurant customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse and logistics operations including receiving, inventory management, storage, shipping, transportation, and distribution activities across multiple facilities.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through effective use of ERP/MRP and inventory management systems.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve warehouse efficiency, service levels, productivity, and cost performance.
• Oversee inbound material flow to support production requirements and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Partner with customer service, production, procurement, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, transportation, labor productivity, and warehouse performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing data analytics and operational best practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse management teams, supervisors, drivers, and hourly associates.
• Support food safety, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and inventory control processes.
• Manage operations across multiple warehouse locations and ensure alignment of standards, processes, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of warehouse leadership experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in inventory management, warehousing operations, and logistics execution.
• Experience utilizing ERP, MRP, WMS, or related inventory management systems.
• Demonstrated success leading teams in fast-paced manufacturing settings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of an organization, from frontline employees to executive leadership.
• Experience managing operations across multiple facilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of driving operational enhancements.

Pay

Base salary of $130,000 - $145,000

Annual performance bonus opportunity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) program.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing organization with strong market presence and leadership visibility.