Director of Shipping & Receiving – Food Manufacturing
Are you a logistics leader with a passion for operational excellence and food safety compliance? A rapidly growing food manufacturer in Upstate New York is seeking a Director of Shipping & Receiving to drive performance across warehousing, inventory control, and inbound/outbound logistics.
This is a critical leadership role that ensures accurate product flow, traceability, and on-time performance that supports both production and customer success.
Lead daily logistics operations: warehousing, shipping & receiving, and inventory management
Ensure timely shipment of finished goods and receipt of raw materials and supplies
Improve delivery performance, documentation, and food safety compliance
Build and mentor a high-performing logistics team with a strong safety culture
Partner with Production, Quality, and Procurement to enhance operational effectiveness
Maintain compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP, SQF, and GMP standards
Manage carrier relationships, negotiate freight terms, and resolve logistics challenges
Optimize warehouse layout, material flow, and leverage WMS/ERP systems
Track KPIs such as inventory accuracy, freight cost, and on-time delivery
Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce cost and support growth
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business
7–10+ years logistics/warehouse leadership in a manufacturing environment
Food or refrigerated facility experience
Expertise in food safety compliance and regulatory requirements
ERP/WMS proficiency (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar)
Strong communication and team development skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume facility
Growing operation with investment in modern logistics
Visible role reporting into senior operations leadership
Opportunity to transform logistics processes and capabilities
📩 Confidential & Immediate Consideration
Send your resume to: hillary.cooley@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
