Now Hiring! Logistics & Transportation Manager

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site)

Full-Time
Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000

Join a National Leader in Fresh Prepared Foods

Headquartered in north Colorado Springs, Roth Industries is a diversified prepared foods company specializing in manufacturing, distributing, marketing, and selling freshly prepared foods.

We proudly distribute our own brands in more than 8,000 stores nationwide through the country’s largest retailers and supermarket chains. We also partner with grocers, restaurants, CPG start-ups, and established brands to provide private-label and co-packed solutions.

The Opportunity

The Logistics & Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing all outbound and inbound transportation operations, distribution logistics, and supply chain coordination within a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of raw materials and finished goods while maintaining strict adherence to food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

The position plays a critical role in optimizing logistics networks, managing carrier relationships, ensuring on-time delivery, and mitigating operational and compliance risks across the supply chain.

What You’ll Lead

• Plan, schedule, and manage transportation for sales, transfer, and purchase orders, including carrier selection, routing, and multi-stop coordination.
• Coordinate inbound deliveries of raw materials and outbound shipments of finished goods in alignment with production and customer schedules.
• Coordinate and manage all outbound shipments, including rate negotiation with carriers, scheduling pickup and delivery appointments, and responsible for all shipping documentation accuracy (BOLs, Pallets, Placards, etc.)
• Track and trace shipments, proactively identifying delivery risks and communicating updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, 3PL partners, and external storage facilities to ensure reliable and on-time performance.
• Monitor logistics KPIs (on-time delivery, routing compliance, tender acceptance) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review freight costs, rates, and accessorial charges to optimize cost efficiency and ensure financial accuracy.
• Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and ERP/WMS reporting to support traceability and recall readiness.
• Collaborate closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to align warehouse and transportation priorities.
• Lead or support logistics improvement and cost-savings projects that enhance service levels and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and company standards, including OSHA and handling of food-grade materials.
• Maintain and continuously improve departmental SOPs to strengthen consistency and performance across logistics operations.
• Act as a problem-solver for transportation issues, proposing alternatives, and ensuring minimal operational disruption.
• Manage warehouse and logistics team members (warehouse clerk/drivers), directing daily responsibilities and weekly work schedule.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• 2+ years of logistics, transportation, or warehouse planning experience, ideally within food or beverage manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of food safety, traceability, and warehouse best practices.
• Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset able to think on your feet and adapt in a fast-changing environment.
• Passion for teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work full-time, on-site in our facility in Colorado Springs, CO
• Must be able to work in a cold or warm processing environment. Exposure to temperature-controlled environments (refrigerated/freezer areas).
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb ladders, and lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work weekends or holidays based on production needs and data reporting for cycle counts.
• This position requires after-hours phone availability to support last-minute truck scheduling and to address any time-sensitive issues

Why Roth Industries?

• Executive-level impact.
• National distribution footprint.
• Growth-focused, entrepreneurial environment.
• Opportunity to build and transform quality culture company-wide.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.

If you are a strategic quality leader passionate about regulatory excellence, operational performance, and building a best-in-class quality culture, we want to hear from you.

EEO Statement

Roth Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.