Warehouse & Logistics Manager

The Warehouse & Logistics Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of all warehousing and logistics functions at Rustic Bakery, including raw material storage, packaging inventory, finished goods warehousing, and outbound freight. The ideal candidate combines operational rigor with a continuous-improvement mindset and thrives in a high-care food manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Warehouse Operations

• Direct daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, pick/pack, and shipping for all inventory categories: raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and locations; lead cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Enforce FIFO/FEFO protocols and allergen segregation practices required in a food-grade facility.
• Manage temperature-controlled and ambient storage zones in compliance with SQF/food safety standards.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and performance-manage a team of warehouse associates and leads.
• Support day-to-day use of warehouse centric technology.
• Reach out to technical support resources as needed to troubleshoot issues as they arise for WMS, scanners, and label printers.

Logistics & Transportation

• Oversee outbound shipment planning and execution for all finished goods, including LTL and FTL transport.
• Track and improve carrier KPIs including on-time delivery, damage rates, and freight cost per unit.
• Manage inbound freight for raw materials and packaging in coordination with the procurement team.
• Provide support to Transportation Coordinator for transportation related technical issues.

Inventory Management

• Maintain target inventory levels for raw materials and packaging in alignment with production planning.
• Manage finished goods inventory and coordinate freshness-driven replenishment with the sales and production teams.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances, shrink, and damages; implement root-cause corrective actions.
• Generate and present inventory KPI dashboards to senior leadership on a weekly and monthly basis.

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure the warehouse operates in full compliance with OSHA, FDA/FSMA food safety regulations, and Rustic Bakery's SQF food safety program.
• Champion a culture of safety by conducting regular audits, leading incident investigations, and facilitating corrective actions.
• Drive lean/5S initiatives to optimize floor space utilization, reduce handling time, and eliminate waste.