Manager, Logistics in Fort Worth, Texas at Tarrant Area Food Bank

Empowering the community to alleviate hunger and improve health. That’s the mission—how will you drive it? As a Logistics Manager, you’ll lead both people and process to ensure every product is received, stored, and delivered safely, efficiently, and with purpose. This role oversees drivers and receiving staff, coordinates logistics operations, and ensures our partners receive what they need, when they need it.

This is what you’ll do!

· Supervise Receiving and Transportation teams, including scheduling staff to ensure efficient routing, freight handling, and optimal use of manpower

· Oversee coordination and scheduling of agency deliveries and donation pick-ups

· Allocate storage space and coordinate the safe, efficient, and sanitary receipt of all products

· Ensure timely and efficient transportation of donated goods

· Monitor staff performance to ensure freight is handled safely using proper equipment and procedures

· Train, delegate, and motivate staff while ensuring compliance with established policies

· Oversee accurate receipting and documentation of Feeding America and USDA loads

· Verify and prepare outbound shipments to partner agencies and other food banks, ensuring accuracy in quantities, destinations, and routing

· Support inventory management by overseeing cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, and processing adjustments

· Embody and model core values: Lead, Care, Innovate, and Respect

· Conduct and maintain safety audits, ensuring compliance with TAFB, Feeding America, AIB, and OSHA standards

· Ensure warehouse operations align with safe food handling and sanitation guidelines

· Operate material handling equipment as needed while maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free environment

· Perform daily equipment inspections and coordinate maintenance needs with Facilities

· Support warehouse security efforts to maintain a safe and secure workplace

· Perform other duties as assigned

This is what you’ll need:

· Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with 6–10 years of experience, including 3–5 years in a supervisory role

· Supervisory Leadership
Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team of receiving staff and drivers
Set clear goals, assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and conduct evaluations
Foster a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement

· Technical Proficiencies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics software
Forklift certification required

· Communication Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a solution-oriented approach

· Other Competencies
High attention to detail, adaptability, and a self-starter mindset
Compassion for the mission and commitment to operational excellence

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

· Work primarily in a warehouse environment

· Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and pulling up to 50 pounds

· Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and moderate to loud equipment noise

· Requires schedule flexibility, including occasional evenings and weekends