Director of Logistics

Job Description:
Director of Logistics

Reports to: VP of Operations
Direct Reports: Senior Manager of Logistics, Choice Market Manager, Procurement Manager, School-Based Program Coordinator
Full-time: 40 hours a week. Exempt.

Why Choose Manna?

It takes all types of people to make Manna great. We seek a diverse and committed group of individuals who are eager to engage in service to the community while enabling their own personal growth and professional development. One of our core priorities is to enable our employees to live a well-balanced life and career, and our benefits are an important extension of that philosophy.

As such, we offer a competitive suite of benefits including:

• Participation in Manna s comprehensive Health Benefits Plan.
• Eleven paid holidays one floating holiday and your birthday! Two weeks paid vacation, which increases with tenure, 10 paid sick days to start, and 3 personal days per fiscal year.
• Free Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• New parents leave.
• Support for work-related transportation in accordance with Manna s practices and procedure.

Our Culture:

• At Manna, our core values are passion and determination, relationships built on respect, resourcefulness, community involvement, and adaptability and ingenuity. Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is a top priority that enables us to find excellent teammates and creates an environment where all types of people can belong and thrive.
• Manna is participant-centered and data-driven. Our people do meaningful work in an environment where they feel a genuine sense of community and connectedness to Manna s mission.
• Manna relies on problem-solving and solution creation from all levels.
• Working at Manna is a dynamic experience with the opportunity to take ownership and make a difference.
• Our work is strengthened by the voices of people with lived experience of food insecurity.

Job summary:

The Director of Logistics provides leadership and oversight for all logistics operations at Manna Food Center, including warehousing, transportation, procurement, inventory management, and food distribution programs. This role ensures that all logistics functions operate cohesively, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational goals.

The Director serves as the bridge between strategy and execution, maintaining visibility into daily warehouse and field operations while empowering direct reports to manage their respective areas. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires regular presence on the warehouse floor to ensure operational standards, safety, and productivity are consistently met.
The Director works in close collaboration with the Volunteer Manager to align volunteer labor with operational needs, and with the Facility and Fleet Manager to ensure safe, functional facilities and a reliable fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Oversight:
  Provide leadership across all logistics functions, ensuring alignment between warehousing, transportation, procurement, and distribution.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead and develop direct reports, ensuring accountability and strong performance across all logistics areas.
• Warehouse & Distribution Oversight:
  Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of daily warehouse and distribution operations.
• Procurement & Inventory Alignment:
  Oversee procurement strategy and ensure alignment with inventory levels, program needs, and budget.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  Collaborate closely with Volunteer Management, Facilities & Fleet, and Program teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Performance & Reporting:
  Establish KPIs, monitor performance, and provide regular reporting on logistics operations and outcomes.

Essential Job Functions

Operational Leadership & Execution

• Maintain daily visibility into warehouse and field operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to standards.
• Ensure effective coordination between all logistics functions: transportation, inventory, procurement, production, and distribution programs.
• Oversee implementation of new logistics initiatives, including new distribution models, markets, and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure operational consistency across all distribution channels (home delivery, satellites, choice markets, school-based programs, etc.).

Team Oversight & Accountability

• Provide direction, coaching, and performance management to direct reports:
  • Senior Manager of Logistics (transportation, warehouse execution, production)
  • Procurement Manager (food sourcing, vendor management, inventory integrity)
  • School-Based Coordinator (school programs logistics coordination)
  • Choice Market Manager (choice-market style distribution operations )
• Ensure each manager is effectively executing their responsibilities without duplication or gaps.
• Hold teams accountable for performance, safety, and operational standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Warehouse, Inventory & Food Safety

• Ensure all warehouse operations comply with food safety,…