Head of Logistics

Job Description

Job Description

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.
• 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.

On Target Staffing Corporate Recruiting is a division of On Target Staffing, LLC. With 50 offices across the United States we are able to provide services to companies and individuals both local and national. We know that one size does not fit all. That’s why we take an individualized approach— offering customized recruiting solutions tailored to your unique needs. Our approach is to clearly understand your business goals, identify the best position for you, and enhance your opportunities. We look forward to working with you!

Company Description

On Target Staffing Corporate Recruiting is a division of On Target Staffing, LLC. With 50 offices across the United States we are able to provide services to companies and individuals both local and national. We know that one size does not fit all. That’s why we take an individualized approach— offering customized recruiting solutions tailored to your unique needs. Our approach is to clearly understand your business goals, identify the best position for you, and enhance your opportunities. We look forward to working with you!