Location: Bronx, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
The Director of Logistics & Transportation is responsible for end-to-end logistics, transportation, and inventory operations within a high-volume food production and distribution environment. This role owns cold-chain transportation across last-mile and multi-stop delivery networks while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and system-driven visibility.
The position leads routing and dispatch, fleet and refrigerated vehicle performance, DOT/FMCSA compliance, food safety in transportation, and ERP or logistics systems implementation. The ideal candidate brings a strong hospitality or food distribution background, hands-on systems experience, and proven leadership of drivers, dispatch, and logistics operations.
On-time departure and on-time delivery performance improves and remains stable
Route efficiency improves (cost per mile, cost per stop, stops per hour)
Cold-chain integrity is maintained with complete temperature compliance and documentation
DOT/FMCSA audits are passed with clean driver, vehicle, and maintenance records
Fleet uptime improves; preventable breakdowns and road calls decline
Logistics cost control, inventory accuracy, and waste reduction improve through system-driven execution
Oversee daily logistics operations supporting food production and distribution, including receiving, staging, routing, and outbound delivery
Manage last-mile and multi-stop delivery operations with a focus on cold-chain integrity and service reliability
Balance service windows, capacity, staffing, and temperature constraints across multiple facilities
Build and execute daily and weekly route plans aligned with production schedules and delivery requirements
Lead dispatch operations including cutoffs, load sequencing, departure discipline, and exception management
Monitor route performance and implement corrective actions using operational data
Own fleet readiness including inspections, preventive maintenance, refrigerated unit performance, and breakdown response
Establish standards for vehicle sanitation, temperature performance, and pre-trip/post-trip routines
Manage fleet vendors (leasing, maintenance, telematics, refrigeration service) and enforce uptime and service-level expectations
Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP, logistics, or inventory management systems
Translate operational workflows into system configurations that support logistics, transportation, and inventory visibility
Serve as internal system owner and ensure adoption through training and documentation
Ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA requirements, including driver qualification files, hours-of-service practices, safety standards, and maintenance documentation
Lead safety training, corrective actions, and audit readiness efforts
Maintain organized and accurate compliance records
Implement and audit food transportation procedures aligned with FSMA Sanitary Transportation requirements
Ensure temperature monitoring, corrective actions, and recordkeeping are consistently executed
Maintain sanitation and cargo compatibility standards for all vehicles
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across routing, systems, compliance, and cost control
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of progressive experience in logistics or transportation leadership
Experience in food distribution, hospitality, or cold-chain environments
Demonstrated leadership of drivers, dispatch, and logistics teams
Hands-on experience implementing ERP, logistics, or inventory systems
Strong working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA compliance and cold-chain food transportation
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
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