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.
Responsibilities: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
Qualifications: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.