Logistics Manager in Plymouth, Indiana at Zentis North America LLC

Zentis is Europe's number one fruit processing company and one of the leading brand manufacturers of jams, sweets and custard-based dessert. The Company's North American operations are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Plymouth, Indiana, where we produce fruit and dairy preparations for a variety of customers including yogurt, ice cream and bakery manufacturers.

Position Summary

The Logistics Manager is a leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and continuous improvement of all logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and material flow operations at the Plymouth, IN facility. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, this individual will help shape business strategies, support organizational growth, and drive operational excellence across the site.

This manager will oversee all aspects of inbound and outbound logistics, inventory control, warehousing, and customer service support while ensuring world-class performance in safety, quality, food safety, customer service, productivity, and cost management. The Logistics Manager will also serve as a key change agent, leading transformational initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and position the facility for future growth.

The ideal candidate is an influential and collaborative leader with a demonstrated ability to drive change, develop high-performing teams, and deliver measurable business results. They possess the executive presence to influence across functions, the operational expertise to improve performance, and the vision to build scalable systems and processes that support future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all warehouse, transportation, inventory, shipping, receiving, and material handling operations.
• Serve as an active member of the Site Leadership Team, contributing to business planning, capital investment decisions, and organizational development initiatives.
• Develop and execute logistics strategies that support customer requirements, operational objectives, and long-term business growth.
• Lead major operational and systems initiatives including warehouse management technologies, automation projects, facility expansions, and process transformation efforts.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and execution in partnership with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Service.
• Establish performance expectations, metrics, and accountability systems that improve service, inventory accuracy, productivity, and cost performance.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, leadership coaching, and team engagement.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, food safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Progressive leadership experience in logistics, supply chain, warehousing, or manufacturing operations.
• Proven success leading large-scale operational improvements, business transformations, or systems implementations.
• Experience managing complex distribution, inventory, and material flow operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial, operational, and strategic business acumen.
• Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Languages: English; Spanish not required, but a plus.

We offer a great benefits package that features:

• Medical (PPO and HAS plans), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k employer contribution
• Generous paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• And much more!

EOE/M/F/H/V