Reports To: VP of Distribution & Logistics

Summary: Ensures correct volumes by commodity, harvest date and region are accurate and shipped for packing by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages Food Safety and Physical safety programs in the department.

• Recommends changes in systems or technology to improve quality and or efficiency of products.

• Responsible for all DOT in house over the road operations including ensuring maintenance and employee management.

• Responsible for, and the reporting of, metrics relating to quality and accuracy of box packing.

• Responsible for ensuring all products received in facility meets quality specifications.

• Oversees facility, pre-packing, inventory and shipping.

• Establishes and implements Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

• Ensures quality assurance.

• Monitors compliance and growth of freight department.

• Oversees facility, repacking, inventory and shipping.

• Works with the Executive Team for company strategic planning.

• Ability to get along and work effectively with others is required.

• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities - Directly supervises a Distribution Manager who currently supervises a total of 50 employees in the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience – Four-year degree from accredited college or university or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with traditional wholesale produce model, fresh produce knowledge and understanding of what it takes to move volume and when not to move volume.

Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and the Microsoft Office Suite of products. Knowledge of basic office equipment should include: Internet and email, copy and fax machines, postage meter and telephone.