Logistics Manager

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Logistics Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee daily shipping operations, warehouse transfers, and logistics personnel at a manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for coordinating outbound shipments, managing loading operations, supervising warehouse transfer activities, and ensuring all shipping documentation is accurate and compliant.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong logistics, transportation, and warehouse management experience who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will work closely with plant operations, customer service, quality, and transportation teams to ensure products are shipped accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

This is a Direct Hire role.


What you will be doing as a Logistics Manager...

Shipping & Logistics Operations

• Partner with plant leadership and customer service to develop and execute the daily shipping schedule.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers picking up outbound shipments.
• Coordinate truck loading activities and assign work to loading personnel.
• Verify shipping documentation, bills of lading, certificates of analysis, and other required paperwork.
• Ensure outbound loads are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with customer requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and production status throughout the day, adjusting shipping priorities as needed.
• Confirm shipment completion and reconcile shipping records within the ERP system.

Warehouse Transfers

• Develop and coordinate weekly warehouse transfer schedules.
• Supervise transfer drivers and ensure timely movement of inventory between facilities.
• Coordinate with transportation resources to maintain adequate coverage and meet shipping commitments.

Administrative & Compliance

• Maintain accurate production, shipping, and quality records.
• Enter production and quality data into company systems.
• Archive shipping, production, and quality documentation.
• Reconcile shipping transactions and inventory records.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns to appropriate operational leadership.

Leadership

• Supervise a team of truck loaders and transfer drivers.
• Provide daily direction, scheduling, and support to logistics personnel.
• Promote safe work practices, efficiency, and continuous process improvement.
• Serve as backup for the Plant Manager during vacations or absences, including occasional weekend coverage.

Skills you ideally bring to the table as a Logistics Manager...

• 5+ years of logistics, warehouse, transportation, or shipping management experience.
• Previous experience leading teams with multiple direct reports.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and shipping software (Microsoft Dynamics, TMW, or similar platforms preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional recordkeeping and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to quickly learn new software and business processes.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing or industrial distribution experience.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation, bills of lading, inventory reconciliation, and transportation logistics.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including operations, customer service, transportation, and quality.

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Hours you will be work as a Logistics Manager

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Compensation you will receive as a Logistics Manager:

• $85,000-$105,000
• Health, Vision, Dental, 401K

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