Local Logistics Leader: Drive Safety & On-Time Delivery

Meats by Linz; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Meats by Linz in Hammond, IN is seeking a Local Logistics Manager to lead the local transportation operation and oversee drivers and dispatch, driving safety, efficiency, and compliance. This leadership role emphasizes ownership of results and the development of processes that keep the operation running smoothly.

You will coordinate with sales, production, dispatch, warehouse, and accounting, establish SOPs, coach drivers, ensure DOT compliance, and monitor performance metrics to improve on-time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in logistics, transportation, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience managing driver teams and local delivery operations.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance requirements.
• Dispatch or routing experience.
• Class A CDL preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure external customers receive on-time deliveries and professional communication.
• Maintain proactive communication with internal teams — including sales, production, dispatch, warehouse, and accounting — particularly when delays, changes, or service risks arise.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures to close process gaps that affect service quality.
• Address service failures with appropriate corrective action and escalate issues with recommended solutions.
• Lead safety meetings and reinforce safe driving behavior.
• Conduct coaching conversations and ride-alongs, correcting unsafe behavior promptly.
• Maintain full DOT compliance and driver qualification records in an audit-ready state.
• Collaborate with the local shop mechanic to ensure proper and timely fleet repairs, keeping vehicles in optimal condition and minimizing downtime.
• Oversee, support, and coordinate the transportation department's daily activities, including scheduling, routing, and dispatching vehicles and drivers.
• Work with dispatch to structure and optimize routes, and improve yard inbound/outbound and delivery times to reduce cost and increase profitability.
• Monitor route performance trends and control overtime.
• Hold drivers accountable to estimated route times and investigate performance variances.
• Coach drivers in the field to improve execution and address operational barriers.
• Meet transportation performance metrics as assigned by the Director of Logistics, and assist in developing and maintaining staff performance metrics and reports.

Skills

Leadership

DOT compliance

Safety leadership

Data analysis

Route optimization

Dispatch

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Meats by Linz in Hammond, IN is seeking a Local Logistics Manager to lead the local transportation operation and oversee drivers and dispatch, driving safety, efficiency, and compliance. This leadership role emphasizes ownership of results and the development of processes that keep the operation running smoothly.

You will coordinate with sales, production, dispatch, warehouse, and accounting, establish SOPs, coach drivers, ensure DOT compliance, and monitor performance metrics to improve on-time