Pacific Coast Fresh Company has been a leader in the Pacific Northwest food scene since 1977. What started (and continues!) as a family-run produce operation is now one of the region’s top independent food distributors, delivering everything from farm-fresh produce to dairy, proteins and specialty goods.
We’re not just in the food business, we’re built on partnerships, innovation, and community. Our business continues to grow both in the Northwest and into Canada, elevating the need to maintain strategic growth while understanding the culture and dynamics of each market segment.
Our company is a well-established leader in the fresh produce industry, with a reputation for delivering high-quality fresh products safely and on time. We have a track record of efficiency, reliability, and service, and a strong employee culture based on collaboration and mutual respect.
And we’re looking for a talented and strategic logistics professional to help us turn deliveries into lasting impressions.
Logistics Director, Washington Division
Lead. Coach. Drive Excellence.
The Role
As
Logistics Director, you won’t just be running the show from an office. As a member of our Core Leadership team, you’ll be engaging with other leaders in all areas – Sales-Operations-Transportation-Finance – and ensuring that the transportation team is motivated and performing at a high level. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and enjoys working with others to create a results-driven culture.
Key Responsibilities
The
Logistics Director is responsible for directing all activities in the transportation department necessary to operate and support the division and balance Pacific Coast Fresh Company’s (PCF) customer centric approach with maximizing driver and route efficiency. This position assists in crafting the strategic vision for the transportation department and manages processes and people to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of temperature sensitive products to PCF’s customers.
Essential Functions
- P&L responsibility for the Kent Transportation Division
- Creative use of technology, process improvements, as well as developing and leveraging internal teams and departments to meet and exceed customer expectations and company goals
- Compliance with federal, state, and local laws (FSMA/FMCSA/DOT) by studying existing, new and emerging legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management
- Vendor and contract negotiations and execution of approved contracts
- Maintains delivery operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, transportation, and personnel policies and procedures.
- Defines and recommends objectives; develops specific short- and long-range plans and programs and submits the supporting budget requests
- Oversees daily execution of transportation activities
- Performs daily/weekly/monthly reporting as required to support business needed
- Maintains and enhances metrics related to on-time delivery, time to deliver, miles per gallon, driver pay incentives, etc. Measures results against specified key operating targets
- Continually improves processes, procedures and infrastructure to improve profitability
- Holds regularly scheduled weekly meeting with Transportation team members with the goal of constant improvement in safety, productivity and service to customers
- Works with and through team members to ensure transportation remains focused on safety
- Assist with training, coaching, mentoring and incenting the transportation supervisory team
- Implements changes to dynamic routing system as needed
- Supports and effectively communicates PCF’s vision, goals and strategies as appropriate to the team, mentoring employees to encourage growth within current and future roles
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred with 5+ years professional experience within a successful mid-to-large size organization, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of FSMA/FMCSA/DOT regulations
- Familiarity and experience with modern fleet management tools in the following areas, on-board camera recording systems, driver behavior tracking tools through GPS, dynamic routing systems and onboard digital driver mobility applications
- Passion for mentoring and developing talent
- Data driven with the ability to adjust response and strategies based on performance metrics
- Able to foster collaboration between procurement, sales, operations and transportation teams
Why Join Pacific Coast Fresh?
At Pacific Coast Fresh, we don’t just offer jobs- we offer a place to grow, contribute and belong. We provide the chance to be part of a collaborative, values-driven team that is passionate about food and focused on growth. From your first day, you’ll feel the energy of a company rooted in community, integrity, and forward momentum.
You’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with profit sharing, and generous paid time off to support your well-being. Employees also enjoy access to our coveted produce programs – because feeding others starts with feeding ourselves well.
Most importantly, you’ll join a company that values your ideas, supports your development, and celebrates your wins. Here, your work truly matters – and so do you.
Ready to take the next step? If you’re looking for a role where your experience supports a company with heart, hustle, and high standards – we’d love to meet you.
Apply now and let’s grow together.
Pacific Coast Fresh Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship and immigration status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law.
Pacific Coast Fresh Company participates in the E-Verify Electronic Employment Verification Program. To ensure that we continue to provide a safe work environment, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning work.
