Head of Logistics
4 days ago
Kenilworth
Job Title: Head of Logistics Reports To: VP Supply Chain Pay Type: Salaried FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Kenilworth, NJ Salary Range: $150,000 – $160,000 About the Company: Join a prestigious gourmet food manufacturer dedicated to culinary excellence and innovation. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Logistics to lead and optimize our entire supply chain operation across the USA. This is a critical leadership role for a visionary professional ready to drive efficiency, strategy, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, growing environment. Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Logistics to lead and manage all logistics and warehouse operations for our U.S.-based food manufacturing facilities. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods across multiple sites. The successful candidate will oversee internal warehouses, third-party logistics providers, and transportation functions, while designing future-ready logistics strategies to support continued growth. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Warehouse Operations Leadership • Lead daily operations across internal warehouse facilities, ensuring service levels, quality standards, and productivity expectations are consistently met., • Manage staffing plans, shift coverage, and labor planning to align with demand fluctuations., • Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, space optimization, slotting, and material flow improvements., • Enforce safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all facilities., • Oversee receiving, storage (including freezer environments), staging, and outbound order fulfillment., • Manage inbound/outbound freight logistics for raw materials and finished goods across four production facilities., • Lead relationships and performance management with third-party logistics (3PL) providers., • Oversee internal fleet operations, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards., • Design and implement a comprehensive distribution strategy integrating four operating locations and international logistics., • Develop and track KPIs for warehouse efficiency, on-time deliveries, order accuracy, and labor utilization., • Support interim inventory and planning tools while preparing for ERP implementation., • Serve as a logistics lead in ERP selection and rollout processes., • Develop and manage departmental budgets; achieve performance and savings targets., • Ensure full compliance with DOT requirements, including documentation, inspections, and safety reviews. Qualifications / Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience., • 10+ years of progressive supply chain or logistics leadership experience, ideally in the food manufacturing industry., • Proven track record in logistics operations, warehouse leadership, and team development., • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills., • Proficient in MS Office; ERP system experience required (implementation experience preferred)., • Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)., • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred., • Willingness to travel regularly between New Jersey and Long Island locations. Physical Demands & Work Environment • Frequent standing, lifting (up to 25 lbs), bending, and use of arms/hands in warehouse settings., • Extended periods of desk/computer work., • Must be able to climb ladders/scaffolding and have visual acuity for safety-sensitive tasks., • Work takes place in both office and production environments., • Noise level: Quiet to Moderate Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.