About Us
Better Brands Inc. is a rapidly growing food manufacturer specializing in frozen, ready-to-eat meals and innovative food solutions. Since our founding in 2017, we've experienced consistent year-over-year growth by delivering high-quality products to schools, retailers, and foodservice customers across the country. As we continue to expand, we're looking for motivated team members who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a meaningful impact on our operations.
About the Role
We're looking for a highly organized, proactive Operations & Logistics Coordinator to play a key role in keeping our manufacturing and distribution operations running efficiently. This position requires someone who can think ahead, solve problems, and confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You'll work closely with our team while also operating independently to ensure production has the ingredients, packaging, and materials needed to stay on schedule. From sourcing ingredients and negotiating with suppliers to coordinating shipments, managing driver routes, and ensuring DOT compliance, you'll help keep every part of the operation moving smoothly.
Schedule
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Because this role oversees shipping logistics and driver operations, communication outside normal business hours may be required.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate daily production schedules, shipping activities, and logistics to ensure orders are completed and shipped on time.
- Source ingredients, packaging, and other production materials while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and purchasing agreements with vendors.
- Ensure adequate inventory of ingredients and production materials to support manufacturing schedules.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound freight and manage transportation logistics.
- Schedule and manage company driver routes to maximize efficiency.
- Recruit, coordinate, and onboard drivers as business needs require.
- Maintain DOT compliance records and assist with transportation-related regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with production, warehouse, purchasing, sales, and management to support daily operations.
- Manage outgoing product and sample shipments.
- Organize multiple priorities, resolve issues proactively, and keep projects moving forward.
- Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Support the General Manager with operational initiatives and special projects.
What You'll Bring
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong vendor negotiation and purchasing experience.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Independent decision-making skills while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- Professionalism, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership.
Requirements
- 3+ years of operations, purchasing, or logistics experience.
- Manufacturing or food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with purchasing, inventory coordination, or supply chain management preferred.
- Familiarity with transportation logistics and DOT compliance preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred).
Physical Requirements
- Regular walking, sitting, standing, and computer work.
- Occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Two weeks paid vacation
- 40 hours paid sick leave
- Paid holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and select Jewish holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding company
Compensation
$93,600 annually (equivalent to $1,800 per week)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $93,600.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Operations: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
