What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager I position at Atlanta Community Food Bank?
Description
This position is in-office every day at our East Point locations and must be available to work weekend and flexible hours, as needed
Who We Are
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is committed to ending hunger in our community by leveraging food, dedicated people, and innovative solutions to ensure that no one has to worry about their next meal. Since 1979, we’ve provided vital resources to a growing network of nonprofit partners, including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters, and senior centers. Today, we proudly serve over 700 partners across 29 counties in metro Atlanta and north Georgia, working together to create a hunger-free future.
Our Promise
Becoming a Food Banker means more than just a title—it’s an invitation to turn your passion and skills into meaningful action. Here, your work will further our mission to engage, educate, and empower our community in the fight against hunger. Our Food Bankers brings boldness, compassion, and accountability to our shared mission, creating real change in the lives of our neighbors. We value dedication, and in return, we foster an inclusive, supportive environment that will encourage our Food Bankers to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Bring your whole heart to the Atlanta Community Food Bank, and join us in making a difference every day.
Where You’ll Work
Logistics / Supply Chain
About The Role
This is a hands-on role at the heart of our supply chain operations. You’ll partner closely with warehouse leadership to support daily warehouse and logistics execution, helping ensure fulfillment and transportation operations run smoothly and efficiently. From troubleshooting operational challenges and improving workflows to supporting inbound and outbound processes, you’ll play a key role in keeping operations aligned and running effectively.
We’re looking for someone who is adaptable, solutions-oriented, and comfortable supporting process improvements, training efforts, and operational change initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Warehouse Operations & Productivity Leadership:
Transportation & Logistics Coordination
What You’ll Need: Skills your resume should demonstrate:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is in-office every day at our East Point locations and must be available to work weekend and flexible hours, as needed
Who We Are
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is committed to ending hunger in our community by leveraging food, dedicated people, and innovative solutions to ensure that no one has to worry about their next meal. Since 1979, we’ve provided vital resources to a growing network of nonprofit partners, including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters, and senior centers. Today, we proudly serve over 700 partners across 29 counties in metro Atlanta and north Georgia, working together to create a hunger-free future.
Our Promise
Becoming a Food Banker means more than just a title—it’s an invitation to turn your passion and skills into meaningful action. Here, your work will further our mission to engage, educate, and empower our community in the fight against hunger. Our Food Bankers brings boldness, compassion, and accountability to our shared mission, creating real change in the lives of our neighbors. We value dedication, and in return, we foster an inclusive, supportive environment that will encourage our Food Bankers to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Bring your whole heart to the Atlanta Community Food Bank, and join us in making a difference every day.
Where You’ll Work
Logistics / Supply Chain
About The Role
This is a hands-on role at the heart of our supply chain operations. You’ll partner closely with warehouse leadership to support daily warehouse and logistics execution, helping ensure fulfillment and transportation operations run smoothly and efficiently. From troubleshooting operational challenges and improving workflows to supporting inbound and outbound processes, you’ll play a key role in keeping operations aligned and running effectively.
We’re looking for someone who is adaptable, solutions-oriented, and comfortable supporting process improvements, training efforts, and operational change initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Warehouse Operations & Productivity Leadership:
- Manage order picking volume and assigning pick tasks.
- Monitor and report on warehouse productivity; provide coaching, performance feedback, and accountability for supervisors and associates.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, warehouse procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Create and manage inbound receiving schedules; adjust flow based on volume and operational needs.
- Continue to support the transition to the new ERP system, including
Transportation & Logistics Coordination
- Support transportation processes and shipping coordination.
- Collaborate with the routing function to ensure on-time and efficient outbound service.Act as a liaison between warehouse and transportation functions to support end-to-end fulfillment execution.
- Customer Focus
- Decision Making
- Accountability
- The Ability to Navigate Change
What You’ll Need: Skills your resume should demonstrate:
- Proven leadership in warehouse operations, including coaching frontline teams and driving accountability.
- Deep understanding of WMS platforms and warehouse workflows.
- Strong knowledge of transportation and logistics operations.
- Familiarity with occupational safety standards and compliance protocol.
- Experience managing labor planning and time/attendance systems.
- Ability to quickly learn new systems and train others on tools and procedures.
- Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employee is routinely required to lift 25 lbs.
- Expected local travel time for this position is up to 10% per year.