Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Café Spice is a growing, multi-site food manufacturer producing ready-to-eat meals for national retail and foodservice customers. We are seeking a Logistics Manager to coordinate all inbound and outbound transportation for our food manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for scheduling deliveries, coordinating carriers, and ensuring on-time shipments of raw materials and finished goods.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Shipping Manager to oversee outbound logistics operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, on-time shipments while maintaining compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage daily shipping operations (picking, staging, loading, dispatch)
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Ensure on-time and accurate order fulfillment
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Coordinate with production, warehouse, and customer service teams
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Schedule carriers and manage freight logistics
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Work with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to ensure efficient distribution
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Utilize barcode scanning systems to ensure accuracy in picking and shipping
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Leverage TMS (Transportation Management Systems) for routing, tracking, and freight optimization
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Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards
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Ensure proper handling of temperature-sensitive products
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Oversee inventory accuracy and FIFO/FEFO processes
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Supervise, train, and schedule shipping staff
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Track KPIs (on-time shipping, order accuracy, shipping costs)
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Maintain shipping documentation (BOLs, lot tracking, traceability)
Qualifications
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3–5+ years of shipping/logistics experience
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2+ years of supervisory experience
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Experience in manufacturing (food industry preferred)
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Experience with barcode scanning systems and WMS/ERP platforms
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Experience working with 3PLs and external carriers
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Experience using TMS systems for shipment planning and tracking
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Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, or SQF standards
Why Join Café Spice
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- 401(k) with company participation
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Stable, growing food manufacturing company
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Team-oriented work environment
- Fast-paced and dynamic production facility