Logistics General Manager

Job Title: Solutions Architect Perishable Logistics & Cold Chain Operations

Location: Miami FL (On-site

Position Type: Full-time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect / Cold Chain Logistics Engineer to design optimize and scale our warehousing transportation and distribution this role you will build end-to-end operational workflows specifically engineered for perishable freight (produce floral proteins). You will lead the design of cold storage facilities cross-docking procedures temperature-controlled transport routing and logistics software integration to ensure zero temperature loss and maximum shelf-life preservation.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Facility Design:

Design optimal warehouse layouts rack configurations and temperature-zoned staging areas for rapid cross-docking and cold storage.

Transportation & Distribution Strategy:

Engineer cold-chain distribution networks integrating air freight ocean reefers drayage and final-mile refrigerated transport.

Map out time-sensitive delivery schedules and carrier routing to minimize transit times and reduce spoilage risk.

Process Engineering & Technology:

Select configure and implement logistics technology including WMS TMS and real-time IoT temperature logging/telemetry.

Analyze operational KPIs (throughput dock-to-stock times temperature compliance) to identify bottlenecks and continuous improvement opportunities.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance:

Ensure full compliance with FDA USDA HACCP IATA CEIV Fresh and OSHA regulations.

Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cold chain integrity during customs holds and airport/seaport transfers.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: 5 years of operational design logistics engineering or cold-chain management experience within a freight forwarding or 3PL environment.

Industry Expertise: Deep domain knowledge of perishable freight handling cold storage operations and temperature-controlled freight movements.

Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience implementing or configuring Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

Education: Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Management Logistics or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Skills: Strong analytical data modeling and process mapping abilities; bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) are highly preferred in the South Florida market.