Local Logistics Leader: Driver Ops & Safety

Meats By Linz; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meats By Linz in Hammond, IN is seeking a Local Logistics Manager to lead daily transportation operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and outstanding customer service. The role focuses on building systems, setting clear expectations, and guiding drivers and dispatch staff toward reliable, professional performance.

You will own route planning, dispatch, and performance metrics, collaborate with sales, production, and accounting, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Supervisory experience in logistics preferred.
• Experience managing driver teams and local delivery operations.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance.
• Dispatch or routing experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time deliveries and professional communication with external customers.
• Coordinate with sales, production, dispatch, warehouse, and accounting.
• Develop SOPs to close process gaps affecting service quality.
• Maintain DOT compliance and driver qualification records.
• Oversee scheduling, routing, and dispatch of vehicles and drivers.
• Drive cost savings and route efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Meats By Linz in Hammond, IN is seeking a Local Logistics Manager to lead daily transportation operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and outstanding customer service. The role focuses on building systems, setting clear expectations, and guiding drivers and dispatch staff toward reliable, professional performance.

You will own route planning, dispatch, and performance metrics, collaborate with sales, production, and accounting, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining