Director of Logistics and Warehouse

WHO YOU ARE:

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and services to our clients. We are looking for a strategic and experienced Director of Logistics and Warehouse to lead our supply chain operations and ensure the seamless delivery of goods and services. If you are a visionary leader with a knack for creating innovative logistics solutions, we want you to join our team.

WHO WE ARE:

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION:

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.

• Deliver On Our Promises : We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.

• Win as a Team : We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.

• Advance a Safer Future : We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Warehousing Operations

• Provide strategic alignment for multiple internal and external distribution/warehouse facilities, ensuring consistent operating standards, compliance, productivity, and inventory accuracy

• Continuously evaluate geographic storage locations and update strategic plans as needed

• Accountable for all external third-party logistics (3PL) and warehousing partnerships, including contract management, SLA development and monitoring, performance reviews, and escalation resolution

• Develop and enforce unified warehousing policies, SOPs, and KPIs that span internal and external facilities, creating a cohesive and auditable network

• Partner with planning and procurement teams to optimize stock positioning and replenishment logic across the warehouse network

Trucking Operations

• Direct team providing operational oversight of the company’s small private trucking operation, including driver management (in coordination with HR), route planning, dispatch, and load utilization

• Ensure full DOT compliance across the trucking operation, including Hours of Service (HOS), driver qualification files, drug and alcohol program administration, and vehicle inspection records

• Evaluate the ongoing strategic fit of the private fleet versus purchased transportation, and make recommendations to leadership on capacity, growth, or outsourcing decisions

International Logistics

• Manage and coordinate international inbound and outbound freight across all relevant modes (ocean, air, intermodal), working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers to ensure cost-effective and compliant movement of goods

• Maintain working knowledge of import/export regulations, Incoterms, customs entry requirements, and trade compliance obligations; partner with legal and finance as needed on duty management and classification

• Monitor international transit performance and proactively manage disruptions, delays, and exceptions across the global supply chain

ERP Transformation (Supply Chain Workstreams)

• Serve as the logistics subject matter expert and business owner for all supply chain-related modules within the company’s ERP transformation initiative, including warehouse management, transportation, inventory, order-to-cash, and procurement-to-pay workflows

• Partner with the ERP project team, IT, and functional stakeholders to document current-state processes, define future-state requirements, validate system configurations, and drive user acceptance testing (UAT)

• Drive logistics team readiness for ERP go-live, including change management, training, and hypercare support planning

• Ensure data integrity and master data governance standards are established for logistics-relevant data domains (carriers, locations, routes, assets)

TMS Implementation

• Drive the business-side implementation of the company’s new Transportation Management System, from vendor selection support and requirements definition through configuration, integration, pilot, and full deployment

• Define TMS-enabled workflows for carrier management, load tendering, freight audit and payment, and real-time visibility — and ensure adoption across internal teams and external partners

• Establish TMS performance baselines and measure post-implementation savings and service improvements against pre-defined targets

• Serve as the ongoing business system owner for the TMS following go-live, managing enhancements, integrations, and user support in partnership with IT

Team Development

• Coach and develop a cross-functional logistics team spanning warehouse operations, transportation, fleet, and systems — setting clear performance expectations and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

• Define team structure, roles, and responsibilities to align with current operational needs and the future-state organization post-transformation

• Build and manage departmental budgets, headcount plans, and capital requests; escalate as needed.

• Cultivate strong relationships with key carriers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, and technology vendors to support the company’s strategic objectives

• Accountable for cost and efficiency on over $15M annual spend

• Other duties as assigned

YOUR MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

• 10+ years of progressive logistics and supply chain experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role

• Demonstrated experience overseeing warehousing operations, private fleet or trucking, and contract logistics/3PL relationships simultaneously

• Proven track record of heavily involvement in an ERP implementation or major supply chain systems transformation

• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and logistics compliance requirements

• Experience with international freight, customs, and trade compliance

• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including budget development and cost management

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

YOUR MUST HAVES:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in logistics/warehousing and supply chain management, including people management.
• 10 or more years in logistics and/or warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of logistics and warehousing processes, systems, and regulations.
• Strong negotiation and people skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and manage teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to travel domestically.
• Detailed oriented.
• Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills.

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

• Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain) or equivalent advanced education
• Hands-on experience implementing or managing a Transportation Management System (e.g., MercuryGate, Oracle TMS, SAP TM, Blue Yonder, Reibus)
• Experience with ERP platforms relevant to logistics and supply chain (particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365)
• • Experience operating within a manufacturing or distribution environment
• • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

OUR ENVIRONMENT:

This position is based onsite in an office environment where you will be furnished with a cubicle style sitting desk.

Frequently (role requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

Stand, climb stairs, walk, sit, reach outward, squat/kneel, bend. Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs & push/pull 25 lbs.

Constant (role requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Use of fingers and hands. Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less & push/pull 10 lbs or less.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
• Training & Development Opportunities

Safe Foods, a Division of Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Safe Foods is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual.If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!