The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing, controlling, and directing the entire warehouse and shipping functions.

Job Category: Salary Exempt

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Sr. Manager Inventory Planning

Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, additional hours as needed.

Meets departmental KPI’s and goals.

· Assists in setting strategic direction for Warehouse and Shipping initiatives.

· Establishes standard operation practices.

· Assists in developing yearly operational budget and analyzes budget variances.

· Provides strategic leadership for issues affecting the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in warehouse/shipping functions.

· Monitor and make improvements where necessary on warehouse/shipping dept. performance.

· Develop proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate issues and risks with respect to shipping orders accurately and on time.

· Perform all business operations including reviewing the department's actual vs. budget, and employee management, training, and staffing.

· Represent company in negotiating freight costs with carriers.

· Develop and implement warehouse/shipping work instructions, policies, and procedures.

· Review shipping claims and negotiate with freight carriers.

· Handle employee complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.

· Hold regular meetings with department staff.

· Identify staffing needs, interview, hire and train staff and maintain a steady stream of qualified candidates.

· Provide guidance, training and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance on a frequent basis.

· Lead by example, evaluate departmental workload requirements and stay late when needed.

· Manage inventory maintenance, stock locations etc.

· Enforce housekeeping standards

· Manage, develop and monitor the progress of personnel

· Identify warehouse training requirements and train where needed

· Conduct employee performance reviews

· Manage personnel scheduling of work load, breaks, lunches and vacations

· Identify and rectify safety concerns

· Other duties as needed

Working Conditions: This position requires accessing all areas in the plant Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility.

Education and Formal Training:

· Bachelor's degree required

· Certifications (CSCP, CPIM, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification, etc.)…desired.

Experience:

· 5+ years Warehouse/Shipping Leadership Experience.

· Experience with 'Lean' material management and SAP software preferred.

· Management Experience - Employee Reviews, Employee Relations, Training, Hiring, Terminating & Developing.

Materials and Equipment Used:

· Office Equipment, Database & Query Software, ERP Software, Procurement Software - SAP system.