Logistics Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Supervisor to lead shipping, receiving, warehouse, and raw product receiving operations in a fast-paced manufacturing/produce environment.

The Logistics Supervisor will oversee daily logistics activities, coordinate employees and work assignments, support production and sales operations, and ensure products are moved safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while meeting customer expectations.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong organizational skills, computer proficiency, and experience with shipping/receiving, inventory management, and material handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate shipping and receiving operations, including forklift drivers and support personnel.
• Review shipping workloads, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and related documentation to establish priorities, assignments, and shipping methods.
• Optimize manpower planning and drive performance through key operational KPIs.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Sales, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Assign work, monitor employee performance, provide training, and coach employees on company policies, procedures, safety, and job responsibilities.
• Oversee truck loading and unloading to ensure proper loading patterns, product protection, and safe handling practices.
• Maintain the cold chain throughout the shipping and receiving process.
• Investigate and respond to potential food safety incidents, contamination, foreign material, and cold chain issues.
• Oversee raw product receiving from scale through production, including cooling tube operations.
• Maintain accurate and timely raw product inventory records.
• Inspect forklifts and other material handling equipment and coordinate repairs with Maintenance or outside service providers.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance records and reports.
• Support Utilities team members by ensuring they have the appropriate tools, direction, and resources to complete daily responsibilities.
• Promote a strong culture of employee safety, food safety, GMP, and PPE compliance.
• Support company safety and health programs and compliance with applicable federal, state, county, national, and international regulations.
• Partner with Human Resources regarding employee relations and applicable labor laws.
• Complete required paperwork, reports, and documentation accurately and on time.
• Use training and performance-management programs to improve employee productivity, quality, and overall performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Degree and 3+ years of related experience OR two years of college coursework and 5+ years of related experience.
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or inventory environment.
• Produce industry experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of freight handling and truck loading procedures.
• Valid driver's license.
• Forklift certification required; forklift trainer certification preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred; training will be provided.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize NAV or similar ERP systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments.
• Strong integrity, dependability, flexibility, and leadership skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Travel to Yuma, AZ and Salinas, CA is required.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands-on logistics leader who can effectively manage people, prioritize competing demands, and keep shipping, receiving, inventory, and raw product operations running smoothly.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where safety, food quality, inventory accuracy, customer service, and operational efficiency are top priorities.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Prolonged sitting and computer/terminal use.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a variety of environments, including offices, refrigerated coolers, production and warehouse areas, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Requires hand dexterity and strength.

If you have strong logistics, warehouse, shipping/receiving, and team leadership experience and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd like to hear from you.

You should be proficient in:

• logistics

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• NAV