Senior Logistics & Fleet Operations Leader

Essex Food Ingredients Inc; Frazer District (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Food Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Senior Logistics Manager to lead transportation execution, private fleet coordination, and logistics administration across Frazer and Sayreville locations.

You will oversee FMCSA/DOT compliance, driver performance, and cost management while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve delivery reliability and safety. The role reports to the VP of Supply Chain and drives standardization across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive logistics, transportation, fleet, dispatch, or distribution leadership experience.
• Experience with FMCSA/DOT requirements and compliance recordkeeping.
• Experience managing drivers, dispatch activity, route planning, and delivery performance.
• Ability to lead teams and standardize processes across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Frazer and Sayreville fleet and logistics teams, setting expectations for safety and performance.
• Oversee daily delivery execution, routing support, and driver communication across locations.
• Manage FMCSA/DOT compliance activities, driver qualification, hours-of-service, and documentation.
• Evaluate internal fleet and outside carriers to balance service, cost, and risk.
• Drive continuous improvement in transportation planning and cost management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP/TMS/WMS

Job description

Essex Food Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Senior Logistics Manager to lead transportation execution, private fleet coordination, and logistics administration across Frazer and Sayreville locations.

You will oversee FMCSA/DOT compliance, driver performance, and cost management while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve delivery reliability and safety. The role reports to the VP of Supply Chain and drives standardization across multiple locations.