Shipping Manager at Cafe Spice – Beacon, New York

About Us

Café Spice is a growing, multi-site food manufacturer producing ready-to-eat meals for national retail and foodservice customers. We are seeking a Logistics Manager to coordinate all inbound and outbound transportation for our food manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for scheduling deliveries, coordinating carriers, and ensuring on-time shipments of raw materials and finished goods.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Shipping Manager to oversee outbound logistics operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, on-time shipments while maintaining compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily shipping operations (picking, staging, loading, dispatch)

• Ensure on-time and accurate order fulfillment

• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and customer service teams

• Schedule carriers and manage freight logistics

• Work with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to ensure efficient distribution

• Utilize barcode scanning systems to ensure accuracy in picking and shipping

• Leverage TMS (Transportation Management Systems) for routing, tracking, and freight optimization

• Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards

• Ensure proper handling of temperature-sensitive products

• Oversee inventory accuracy and FIFO/FEFO processes

• Supervise, train, and schedule shipping staff

• Track KPIs (on-time shipping, order accuracy, shipping costs)

• Maintain shipping documentation (BOLs, lot tracking, traceability)

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of shipping/logistics experience

• 2+ years of supervisory experience

• Experience in manufacturing (food industry preferred)

• Experience with barcode scanning systems and WMS/ERP platforms

• Experience working with 3PLs and external carriers

• Experience using TMS systems for shipment planning and tracking

• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, or SQF standards

Why Join Café Spice

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• 401(k) with company participation
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Stable, growing food manufacturing company
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Team-oriented work environment
• Fast-paced and dynamic production facility