Logistics Manager

Milo's Tea Company Inc; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical premiums

Mental Health support

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Learning opportunities

Parental leave

Volunteer time

HAT program

Job summary

Milo's Tea Company in Spartanburg, SC, is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead warehouse and shipping operations, mentor frontline leaders, and drive safety, quality, and service. You will collaborate with customer success, order execution, and transportation teams to ensure on-time shipments, optimize inventory, and improve labor productivity.

A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in distribution/warehouse or supply chain roles are required, with preference for food/beverage/CPG and ERP/WMS/WES

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years experience in Distribution / Warehouse or supply chain role.
• Food/beverage and/or CPG experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, and WES preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a culture of safety on the floor and train team members in standard work procedures.
• Ensure accurate inventory counts across all locations for raw materials and finished goods.
• Hire, train, and grow front-line leaders and hourly staff to meet customer expectations and financial goals.
• Participate in site leadership meetings and align priorities across functions.
• Collaborate with customer success, order execution, and transportation teams to ensure on-time shipments and minimize truck wait times.
• Oversee Food Safety and Quality responsibilities as part of the role.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

WES

Job description

Company Overview

Milo's Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products. We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation. Our core mission: People and Planet First - doing good is good for business. We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning. Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving. We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Why You Will Love Life at Milo's

You will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing. As a People First company, Milo's is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families
• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
• 401K with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Robust parental leave program
• Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer time
• Being a Culture Champion at Milo's
• Wear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)
• Work effectively with others
• Help our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goals
• Interact positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentary
• Commit to outstanding attendance
• Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm members

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a People First company, Milo's is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed. We invest in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships, education, and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.

Position Summary

As a Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating activities for the warehouse and shipping departments. You will coach, guide, and mentor a group of front line leaders and associates to create culture of safety, quality, and service. You will collaborate in an effort to drive continuous improvement across inventory management, labor productivity, and customer service activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a culture of safety through regular presence on the floor, engaging with team members across functions to identify improvement opportunities, and ensure completion of all relevant training and observations
• Ensure all team members follow standard work procedures that allow for accurate inventory counts across all raw materials and finished goods inventory locations
• Hire, train, develop, and grow team of front line leaders and hourly associates to exceed customer expectations and consistently deliver financial results
• Participate in site leadership team meetings and activities, ensuring seamless communication across functions, alignment on site priorities, and ensure a voice of one approach to challenges and opportunities
• Collaborate with customer success, order execution, and transportation teams to consistently deliver on time shipments while minimizing truck wait times
• This position has responsibilities related to Food Safety and Quality
• Other responsibilities, as necessary
• Supervisory: This position has supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 5+ years experience in Distribution / Warehouse setting or supply chain management role
• Food/beverage and/or CPG experience preferred
• Experience with ERP, WMS, and WES preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, see, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Milo's Tea Company is a family-owned, Certified Women-Owned business founded in 1946 with a commitment to quality, integrity, responsibility, and safety. We craft delicious teas and lemonades with real ingredients you have in your kitchen, using no preservatives or artificial ingredients. We stay true to our founder's promise: use high-quality, real ingredients, listen to our customers, and never sacrifice taste. As a Platinum-Certified Zero Waste Manufacturer, we lead with purpose - protecting the planet, uplifting people, and giving back through our 1% Profit Pledge.

Our mission is simple: spark joy every day. We live by our values: Quality - Delivering exceptional products with integrity Integrity - Doing what's right for our TEAm, customers, and communities Responsibility - Committing to sustainability and social impact Safety - Prioritizing well-being in everything we do Our culture is built on the Milo's HAT: Hungry, Agile, Together - with a mindset of growth, adaptability, and collaboration.

Join Our TEAm

If you're passionate about purpose-driven work and want to be part of a company that values people, innovation, and impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.