LOGISTICS MANAGER

Raybern Foods Inc; Shannon (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Raybern Foods Inc. is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee shipping, receiving and warehouse operations in Shannon, MS. You will ensure accurate handling of materials, maintain inventory control, and manage the budget and staff to meet safety and efficiency targets.

Responsibilities include coordinating transport, supervising personnel, and maintaining compliance with food safety and OSHA requirements in a cold-temperature plant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics operations.
• Experience managing warehouse personnel, transportation and inventory control processes.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and operate material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipping, receiving and warehouse operations to ensure accurate, timely processing.
• Maintain staffing and organizational structure to meet safety and operational goals.
• Develop staff through coaching, training and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and review bills of lading, shipping docs and inventory records.
• Manage carrier relationships and ensure cost-effective transportation.
• Oversee and improve safety and regulatory compliance in a food manufacturing setting.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in supply chain/logistics/business

Job description

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LOGISTICS MANAGER

Full Time Regular Management Shannon, MS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1124

SUMMARY : The Shipping & Receiving Manager is responsible for overseeing all shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. This position manages inventory flow, transportation activities, warehouse personnel, and material handling processes while maintaining compliance with company policies, safety standards, food safety requirements, regulatory guidelines, and customer expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Lead and manage shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations to ensure materials and products are received, stored, and shipped accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and departmental organization to support operational goals and ensure compliance with company safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and food safety requirements.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, and develop Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse personnel.
• Monitor employee performance, conduct evaluations, provide coaching, and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and authorized to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Bills of Lading, shipping documentation, transportation records, and receiving documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage carrier relationships and transportation activities to achieve timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
• Oversee receiving activities including unloading, inspection, verification, staging, and processing of incoming materials.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, receiving reports, and inventory records.
• Coordinate documentation and inventory transactions with Inventory Control and Accounting to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure materials and supplies are delivered to internal departments and required documentation is completed and maintained.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement warehouse equipment, storage systems, and material handling solutions that improve safety and operational efficiency.
• Research and recommend equipment purchases based on safety, reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and capital expenditure requests.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and safety performance.
• Administer and maintain the forklift certification program, including operator training, testing, certification, and recordkeeping.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, shrink-wrap equipment, and other warehouse machinery as needed to support operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse Personnel (5)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics operations, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing warehouse personnel, transportation activities, inventory control processes, and material handling operations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Proficient Computer Software Skills
• Ability to solve problems and determine root cause for permanent resolution

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS : Environment is in a cold temperature food manufacturing plant. Works most of the workday indoors; however, sudden and extreme changes in temperature may occur.