Logistics Manager - High - volume Refrigerated Operations

Logistics Manager – High-Volume Refrigerated Operations

Join a rapidly expanding, first-class logistics organization operating a state-of-the-art packing and cold-storage environment specializing in fresh produce. We take pride in cultivating an exceptional workplace culture and offer 100% employer-paid health benefits for all full-time employees.

We are seeking an accomplished, high-energy Logistics Manager ready to take ownership of a mission-critical leadership role within a high-volume, temperature-controlled operation. This position is ideal for a proven logistics professional looking to elevate their career within a growth-focused organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all supply-chain and logistics functions for a large-scale, temperature-controlled fresh-produce platform with national and cross-border distribution.
• Manage a multi-modal transportation model including refrigerated fleet operations, LTL/FTL, drayage, intermodal, and power-only services.
• Oversee operations serving major East Coast ports and regional gateways.
• Build, scale, and lead a high-performing sales and brokerage division with comprehensive coverage across the U.S. and Canada.
• Develop and execute scalable carrier-procurement strategies, including capacity sourcing, multi-year contract negotiation, and carrier scorecard performance programs.
• Direct a 24/7/365 dispatch and customer service operation focused on real-time tracking, exception management, and 98%+ on-time delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using TMS, ELD, visibility tools, and analytics to enhance routing, load planning, operating costs, and service levels.
• Collaborate with safety leadership on regulatory compliance and risk-management programs (DOT, FMCSA, FSMA), as well as insurance and claims handling for both company drivers and contracted carriers.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives including new market entry, capacity expansion, and technology investments.
• Monitor the P&L for the logistics and brokerage division, delivering strong year-over-year revenue and margin growth.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent across driver, brokerage, operations, and sales teams while fostering a high-performance, ownership-driven culture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive logistics or supply-chain experience (refrigerated/perishable strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in fleet management, LTL/FTL brokerage, dispatch operations, refrigerated transportation, and port drayage.
• Proven success building and scaling sales and brokerage teams, including geographic expansion across the U.S. and/or Canada.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Experience Requirements

• Sales, brokerage, and dispatch: 5 years (required)
• Insurance and claims handling: 5 years (required)
• Refrigerated freight and fleet management: 10 years (required)
• Bilingual ability preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (fully negotiable for exceptional talent).
• 100% employer-paid health benefits for full-time employees.
• Additional benefits include:
• 401(k) with matching
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Prescription coverage
• Retirement plan

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-time, on-site
• Location: Newfield, NJ area (must be able to commute)
• Application Requirement: Please submit a resume and a detailed cover letter including salary expectations. Applications without a cover letter and salary requirements will not be considered.

• Salary $100K to $125K
• Accepting resumes now. E-mail resume, cover letters and salary expectations to: linda.powell@gogpac.com