Director of Logistics

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent and longstanding company in the food production industry recognized for its operational strength reliability and consistent delivery of high-quality products to customers nationwide. With decades of experience and a forward-looking approach the organization continues to grow while upholding rigorous standards in supply chain management quality control and customer service. They foster a collaborative and professional environment where strategic leadership and cross-functional teamwork are highly valued.

What They Bring to the Table

Our client offers a high-impact senior leadership role in a respected established food production company. They provide competitive compensation a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment that supports strategic thinking professional development and work-life balance.

• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical Dental Vision Group Life/AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Supportive team-oriented culture with emphasis on collaboration integrity and long-term career stability

What You Bring to the Table

We are seeking an experienced Director of Logistics with a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or a related field and 812 years of progressive transportation or logistics leadership experience preferably in ag manufacturing or industrial environments. You will develop and execute transportation strategies manage carrier and rail partnerships ensure cost-effective and reliable delivery and collaborate closely with Sales Customer Management and Operations teams to support business growth and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced seasonal production setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute transportation strategies aligned with sales goals customer commitments and operational capacity
• Lead carrier and rail relationships including sourcing negotiations performance reviews and capacity planning during peak seasons and market disruptions
• Manage freight budgets rate negotiations contracts and cost-saving initiatives while tracking key metrics such as on-time delivery and freight cost per unit
• Partner closely with Sales and Customer Management to support service-level agreements resolve escalated issues and drive growth initiatives
• Oversee daily transportation execution network optimization routing and compliance with DOT safety and regulatory requirements
• Champion transportation technology solutions (TMS visibility tools) and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service performance

This is a strategic leadership opportunity to join a respected leader in food production where your transportation expertise will directly impact customer satisfaction cost management and overall business success. Youll work in a dynamic collaborative environment that values data-driven decisions strong leadership and long-term strategic contributions.