Logistics Manager

Description

Step into a role that puts you at the center of operational excellence. As Logistics Manager, you'll own the full flow of materials that keeps production running-driving efficiency, shaping high-performing teams, and building a logistics organization designed for scale. This is a chance to lead with vision, elevate processes to best-in-class standards, and make a measurable impact in a fast-growing manufacturing environment. If you thrive on continuous improvement, strategic leadership, and creating order out of complexity, this role gives you the platform to transform logistics into a competitive advantage.

Self, Made, at RK


At RK, Self. Made. isn't a tagline, it's how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters.

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality.


Position Summary

Responsible for the end-to-end coordination of shipping and receiving, shop floor inventory management, material handling team, and the strategic staging of materials to support uninterrupted production. The Logistics Manager will serve as a key driver in developing departmental capabilities to scale with business growth and advancing logistics operations by evaluating current-state operations against best-in-class benchmarks.


Role Responsibilities

Team Members:

• Build a high-performing logistics organization capable of scaling with our growth trajectory.
• Define department structure, roles, and career development pathways to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop training programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that create consistent, repeatable performance across all logistics functions.
• Establish succession planning and cross-training initiatives to ensure operational continuity.

Shipping & Receiving:

• Oversee all inbound and outbound freight operations, ensuring accurate and timely receipt and documentation of materials and finished goods.
• Manage carrier relationships, freight contracts and cost, and compliance with shipping regulations.
• Implement and maintain robust receiving processes to minimize discrepancies.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for on-time delivery, damage rates, and freight costs.

Shop Floor Inventory:

• Maintain accurate, real-time inventory records across all shop floor locations, including raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods staging areas.
• Design and enforce inventory control procedures to minimize shrinkage, overstock, and material shortages.
• Partner with production planning and scheduling teams to align inventory availability with production demand.
• Lead cycle count programs and periodic physical inventories; develop corrective action plans to address discrepancies.

Material Handling Operations:

• Directly supervise and develop material handler teams, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Establish standardized work procedures for safe and efficient material movement throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards for all material handling equipment and personnel.
• Evaluate and optimize the utilization of forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors, and other material handling equipment.

Production Material Staging:

• Develop and implement kitting and staging strategies to replenish the right materials to the right place at the right time in support of shop floor production schedules.
• Collaborate closely with production supervisors and scheduling to anticipate material needs and prevent line stoppages.
• Design staging areas and supermarkets aligned with lean manufacturing principles, including 5S standards.
• Continuously refine staging workflows to reduce travel time, handling steps, and non-value-added activity.

Department Development & Scalability:

• Define department structure, roles, and career development pathways to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop training programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that create consistent, repeatable performance across all logistics functions.
• Establish succession planning and cross-training initiatives to ensure operational continuity.

Advance Logistics Operations:

• Benchmark departmental performance against best-in-class industry-recognized frameworks and identify capability gaps (i.e., Lean Mfg. and supply chain benchmark assessments).
• Develop and execute roadmaps to advance department maturity, from reactive operations to proactive, data-driven logistics excellence.
• Champion the adoption of logistics technologies and systems (WMS, ERP, barcode/RFID) to enhance visibility and efficiency.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Mfg., and structured problem-solving tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing operations experience, including 2+ years in a management role.
• Demonstrated experience managing shipping/receiving, inventory control, and material handling teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and material flow concepts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to analyze operational data and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in mission-critical, data center, electrical, or custom fabrication manufacturing environments.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience conducting logistics maturity assessments and implementing best-in-class operational frameworks.

Competencies for Success:

• Strategic Thinking - Translates organizational goals into logistics strategies that support business scalability.
• Leadership - Inspires, develops, and holds teams accountable while fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture.
• Operational Excellence - Relentlessly pursues process improvement and waste elimination.
• Analytical Acumen - Uses data to drive decisions and measure progress against defined goals.
• Adaptability - Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment and effectively manages priorities.
• Collaborative Partnership - Builds strong working relationships with production, procurement, engineering, and other cross-functional departments.
• Knowledgeable in using Microsoft Suite.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

The Logistics Manager will regularly work on the shop floor and in warehouse areas and must be able to meet the physical demands of such an environment, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting. The role requires consistent on-site presence to lead teams and drive operational outcomes effectively.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

• Safety : Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental

• Awards : Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

• Benefits : RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

• Philanthropy : RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

• Development : Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law