Manager, Logistics

Lineage Logistics; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7 holidays

Job summary

Lineage Logistics in Yakima, WA seeks a collaborative Fleet Leader responsible for movement and coordination of product in and out of the facility, on a fully onsite basis. You will lead a team of Fleet Supervisors and frontline staff, set performance standards, and drive safety, efficiency, and service reliability.

You will oversee regional fleet operations, ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance, manage budgets, analyze data from telematics and TMS, and collaborate with planning, warehouse, and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in transportation, logistics, or related field.
• 7 years in fleet/transportation/logistics with 3 years in leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and fleet safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide full operational oversight of regional fleet operations across multiple sites.
• Ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance, hours-of-service, and safety policies.
• Own fleet performance outcomes: uptime, cost-per-mile, utilization, safety metrics.
• Develop and execute fleet strategy to optimize lifecycle cost and efficiency.
• Lead Fleet Supervisors and staff; set performance standards and address underperformance.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Fleet management systems

Telematics

ELD systems

TMS platforms

Job description

We are seeking a collaborative candidate with strong knowledge of drayage and import/export operations, as well as experience reviewing, managing, and making decisions based on profit-and-loss statements. This is a fully onsite position. Develop and lead the team responsible for the movement and coordination of product in and out of the facility.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide full operational oversight of regional fleet operations across multiple sites, including asset availability, maintenance execution, and driver performance.
• Accountable for ensuring compliance with all applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations, hours-of-service requirements, environmental standards (as applicable), and company safety policies.
• Own fleet performance outcomes, including uptime, cost-per-mile, asset utilization, safety metrics, downtime, and service reliability.
• Develop and execute fleet strategy to optimize lifecycle cost, equipment replacement planning, capital input, and operational efficiency.
• Provide input into fleet capital planning, asset procurement, replacement schedules, and vendor selection.
• Manage fleet operating budgets, maintenance spend, labor costs, vendor contracts, and cost-control initiatives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, safety, and compliance risks impacting service continuity.
• Partner with transportation planning, dispatch, warehouse, and customer-facing teams to align fleet capacity with shipment demand and network strategy.
• Oversee external vendor relationships, including maintenance providers, equipment suppliers, and service partners.
• Evaluate and implement fleet systems, telematics, maintenance platforms, and process improvements to enhance operational visibility and data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare and present fleet performance reports, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable Fleet Supervisors and operational staff; establish performance standards and address underperformance.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7 years of progressive fleet, transportation, or logistics operations experience, with 3 years of dedicated leadership experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and fleet safety compliance requirements.
• Experience managing fleet operating budgets and cost-control initiatives.
• Experience with fleet management systems, maintenance platforms, telematics, ELD systems, and/or TMS platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and performance management capabilities.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Pay Range: $83,700.00 - $150,700.00

Why Lineage? This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members. Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

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At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day.

Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide.

As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.