Logistics & Warehouse Manager

From time to time, Crescent Foods is seeking new associates in a variety of positions.

Position:Logistics & Warehouse Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Job :232

# of Openings:1

Friendly work environment, amazing clients, and great opportunity for professional growth! At Crescent Foods, we pride ourselves in being the first company to offer such a wide variety of Halal chicken and beef products in premium packaging to stores across the country. We pride ourselves in raising and processing the chickens and cattle in humane conditions, while ensuring that the entire farm-to- fork philosophy adheres to the strictest ethical guidelines.

We believe we are answerable to our loyal customers, our vendors, and our employees, all of whom make us successful. We are dedicated to our mission to provide healthy meals to families across the nation. We might be pioneers in the industry, but our story has just begun. Please visit our website  to learn more about our organization.

Crescent Foods is seeking an experienced and results-driven Logistics and Warehouse Manager to oversee all warehouse operations, inventory management, transportation logistics, and distribution activities. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient product flow from production through customer delivery while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with expertise in warehouse management, transportation coordination, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position may require employees to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers’ needs.

Warehouse Operations

• Manage daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, and shipping activities.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, rotation, and distribution of fresh, frozen, and refrigerated food products.
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage utilization, and workflow efficiency.
• Monitor productivity and implement process improvements to enhance operational performance.

• Oversee inbound and outbound transportation activities to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective freight management.
• Coordinate with carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal departments to support efficient product movement.
• Monitor transportation performance metrics and resolve delivery issues proactively.
• Manage third-party logistics providers and carrier relationships.
• Negotiate with brokers on contacts, routes, costs, etc.
• Analyze freight costs and identify opportunities for savings and service improvements.

• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation processes.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production, procurement, and sales teams to meet customer demand.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Manage inventory control procedures, lot tracking, and product traceability requirements.

• Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, HACCP, SQF, GMP, and company food safety standards.
• Maintain proper documentation and records required for audits and inspections.
• Lead warehouse readiness for internal and external audits.
• Promote a culture of food safety, quality, and workplace safety throughout the operation.

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and logistics team members.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, performance evaluations, and employee development plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
  • Inventory accuracy
  • Order accuracy
  • On-time shipments
  • Transportation costs
  • Warehouse productivity
  • Safety performance
• Prepare and present operational…