Fleet and Facilities Logistics Manager

FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt

Reports to: Director, Food Hub

Work Location: Marion Barry Avenue Market, 303 Marion Barry Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020 (Primary)

Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.

Dreaming Out Loud’s mission is to create economic opportunities for the DC metro region’s marginalized communities through building a healthy, equitable food system. We are rebuilding urban, community-based food systems through cooperative social enterprise: increasing access to healthy food, improving community health, supporting entrepreneurs and cooperatives from low-income communities, and creating opportunities for at-risk residents to earn sustainable, family-supporting wages and build wealth. We believe that all communities deserve equal access to fresh, healthy food choices, but that achieving this requires moving beyond the “access” paradigm to a focus on community self-determination and food sovereignty. Utilizing the food system as a catalyst, we are working to create an integrated pipeline to jobs, economic opportunity, and community wealth-building for our most marginalized communities.

Position Summary

The Fleet and Facilities Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Dreaming Out Loud’s fleet, distribution logistics, warehouse activities, and facility operations within the Food Hub. This role ensures efficient routing, safe vehicle operations, smooth inventory flow, and compliance with vehicle safety and food-handling standards. The Manager will supervise a small logistics team and coordinate deliveries using a fleet that includes one 26-foot box truck and two cargo vans. The role requires strong knowledge of commercial vehicle operations, fleet maintenance, and delivery logistics. This position is both operational and hands-on. The Manager will operate the 26-foot truck when necessary, occasionally drive delivery routes, assist with loading and unloading, and support warehouse operations to ensure efficient distribution. The ideal candidate has experience in fleet logistics, warehouse operations, facilities oversight, and team supervision within food distribution, catering, agriculture, or similar industries..

Key Responsibilities

Fleet and Transportation Management

• Manage daily logistics operations for a fleet consisting of one 26’ box truck and two cargo vans
• Plan and oversee delivery routing to optimize efficiency and meet customer timelines
• Manage the routing system
• Maintain vehicle inspection schedules, preventative maintenance, and repair coordination
• Ensure compliance with DOT safety standards and internal vehicle policies
• Train and supervise drivers on safe vehicle operation and delivery procedures
  
  
  

Facilities and Warehouse Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the food hub facility including receiving, storage, staging, and distribution
• Ensure proper food storage safety practices, sanitation procedures, and regulatory compliance
• Maintain warehouse organization, inventory systems, and product flow
• Coordinate facility maintenance and equipment upkeep
• Supervise the building steward in the daily upkeep of the facility
• Support inventory tracking, loss prevention, and quality control processes
• Coordination for wholesale, retail, catering, and institutional customers
• Work cross-functionally with sales, procurement, and urban agriculture teams
• Create daily work schedules and oversee task execution
• Manage logistics software
• Maintain accurate operational records and reports
  
  
  

The duties and responsibilities contained herein are representative of the essential functions of this position. The dynamic nature of our work requires flexibility and our collaborative environment necessitates cross-functional support. Employees are expected to adapt to our ever-evolving organizational and community needs and perform other duties as assigned to contribute to Dreaming Out Loud’s success.

Required Skills And Experience

• Exemplary organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to lift and carry 40 pounds independently
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Ability to load and unload delivery vehicles
• Ability to operate a 26’ box truck and cargo vans
• A valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Willingness to drive delivery routes when needed
• Ability to work in warehouse environments and varying outdoor conditions
• Ability and willingness to work early mornings ,and occasional evenings and weekends during peak operations
• 3-5 years’ experience in logistics, fleet operations, warehouse management, or distribution
• Significant experience operating commercial vehicles, including 26’ trucks
• Experience managing staff and/or leading operational teams
• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, operations or related field or equivalent work experience
• Commitment to community food systems and equitable economic development
• Self-motivated to complete tasks and meet challenges
• Experience in food distribution, produce logistics, catering, and/or agriculture supply chains preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance preferred
• Experience with routing software and inventory management systems preferred
  
  
  

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit, Parking, and Healthcare
• Transit Assistance through SmartBenefits
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability
  
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dreaming Out Loud Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Dreaming Out Loud complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.