Cold-Chain Logistics Supervisor: Lead Shipments & Quality

100Hires, Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cold-Chain Logistics Operations Supervisor in Salinas, CA.

You will direct day-to-day logistics, safeguard product quality and temperature, and align teams to meet customer commitments with a strong emphasis on safety and GMP standards. You will lead dock activities, optimize staffing, and coordinate with Production, Sales, Quality, and Maintenance while ensuring the cold chain is intact and documented.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with 3+ years in manufacturing, warehousing or logistics.
• Leadership experience in manufacturing or warehousing.
• Experience with fresh produce and cold-chain knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license and forklift certification.
• Proficiency in NAV or similar ERP systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipping/receiving activities and supervise forklift drivers.
• Review workloads, bills of lading, invoices, orders to set priorities.
• Optimize manpower planning using KPIs and staffing plans.
• Collaborate with Production, Sales, Quality, and Maintenance.
• Maintain cold chain across all shipping and receiving steps.
• Investigate food safety incidents and document investigations.
• Oversee raw product receiving and inventory records.
• Coordinate maintenance and safety compliance for equipment.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Travel to Yuma, AZ and Salinas, CA as required.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics management

Communication

Microsoft Excel

NAV/ERP familiarity

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Two years college + 5+ years experience

Tools

NAV ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Forklift operation

MS Word/Outlook/PowerPoint

Job description

100Hires, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cold-Chain Logistics Operations Supervisor in Salinas, CA.

You will direct day-to-day logistics, safeguard product quality and temperature, and align teams to meet customer commitments with a strong emphasis on safety and GMP standards. You will lead dock activities, optimize staffing, and coordinate with Production, Sales, Quality, and Maintenance while ensuring the cold chain is intact and documented.