Logistics Supervisor

About CookUnity: Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul. Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world. If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting. Job Overview The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end daily handover from Fulfillment to last mile, ensuring all routes are dispatched on time and all operational issues are resolved quickly. This role leads the Logistics team during the shift, drives performance through real-time decision-making, and serves as the primary point of coordination between Fulfillment operations, last-mile carriers, and 3PL partners. The Logistics Supervisor uses tools such as Tableau, Google Sheets, Slack, and internal logistics systems to monitor operations and hold the team accountable to key metrics. Responsibilities - Supervise and direct the Logistics team during the shift, ensuring all responsibilities are executed accurately and on time. - Provide clear guidance and real-time support to team members, resolving blockers and escalating issues to management when needed. - Monitor team performance and hold members accountable to daily execution standards. - Train team members on logistics workflows, SOPs, and best practices. - Prepare end-of-shift reports covering key metrics, incidents, and resolutions. - Start each shift by reviewing the previous day's logistics metrics, including FFM-to-last-mile handover timeliness and overall delivery delays. - Review the supervisor count from the final hour of FFM operations to assess capacity and anticipate its impact on last-mile handover. - Adjust and push driver pickup times when FFM is behind schedule; fine-tune pickup times when FFM is on track to optimize delivery window performance. - Confirm all orders have been assigned in the Logistics Service. - Identify and resolve or escalate any orders with integration errors. - Complete and enforce the daily audit checklist to confirm handover readiness across all routes. - Confirm all routes are ready for handover and have been picked up. - Oversee cart-to-truck and pallet-to-truck loading. - Track middle-mile truck arrivals to ensure on-time dispatch. - Ensure the full end-to-end handover process runs smoothly and on time. - Troubleshoot driver issues in real time, including scanning problems, missing or damaged bags, and product replacement. - Identify and resolve route coverage gaps as they arise. - Define and manage pickup schedules for 3PL partners based on route distance and mileage. - Coordinate with 3PLs on pickup times and driver changes. - Manage 3PL no-shows by ensuring affected routes are covered or reassigned. Qualifications - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. - Proven experience in logistics, warehousing, or fulfillment operations, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role. - Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team. - Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding high standards of food quality and service. - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. - Bilingual (English & Spanish) required - Experience in operating a pallet jack preferred - Proficiency in Google Sheets; familiarity with Tableau and communication tools such as Slack and Gmail. - Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly. - Ability to push and pull up to 200 lbs. - Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods throughout the shift. - Ability to work in varying temperature environments, including cold storage and refrigerated areas. - Ability to move quickly and safely between the loading dock, warehouse floor, and office areas. Benefits 🩺 Health Insurance coverage with Cigna ✅ Weekly payments 🚀 Opportunity for advancement Compensation All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range for this position $25—$27 USD If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time! CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability. A quick note for all candidates We’ve recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) stay safe while applying to CookUnity. We also want you to know that we take this seriously — sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief “proof of humanity” to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself and know what to expect from us: - Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: careers.cookunity.com - Our recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official LinkedIn Company Page. - We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. That means emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. - We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, please don’t share any information and let us know right away. If something ever feels off or you’re unsure about a message, we’d much rather you double-check with us. You can always contact us directly through any of our social media channels. We appreciate your interest in joining CookUnity — and we care about keeping your experience (and safety) as genuine as possible.