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Job Position: Head of Logistics Location: Kenilworth, NJ 07033 Pay Rate: $150000.00-160000.00 Shift: Description: Job Title: Head of Logistics Location: Kenilworth, NJ Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: $150,000-$160,000 Reports To: VP of Supply Chain FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Type: Salaried 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. • Collaborate with planning and procurement teams to align capacity forecasts with labor and space requirements. Logistics & Transportation Management • 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. • Coordinate international shipments and container movements, including drayage and warehouse transfers. Process Improvement & Strategy • 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. • Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and service enhancement. Systems & Collaboration • Support interim inventory and planning tools while preparing for ERP implementation. • Serve as a logistics lead in ERP selection and rollout processes. • Collaborate with cross-functional departments-production, sales, customer service-to resolve service issues and support fulfillment excellence. Financial Management & Compliance • 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.