Warehouse Logistics Manager

Logistics ManagerReports to – Regional Director of LogisticsThe Logistics Manager will be primarily responsible for all branch logistics activities relating to distribution operations, executing all receiving, storage, inventory control, pick, packing and route loading for delivery of products.Job Duties:Direct, optimize, and coordinate all warehouse activityActively manage P&L expenses, quality, productivity, staffing, safety, capacity, and product flowFoster a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging key metrics, training, and coaching to keep Associates focused on the most critical elements of the operationMaintain open communications with all operations personnel, as neededSupport Customer Service, Counter staff, QA/QC, and Inventory Control as neededMonitor branch review queueMonitor and respond to any inbound, outbound and/or product questionsDaily warehouse walkthrough to check for safety and housekeeping issuesReview and analyze daily reports to identify opportunities and root causesOversee all cross-dock and transfer situations as they ariseAddress and solve general branch issues as they ariseEnsure all parcel package shipments are processed timely and accurately for customer deliveryPersonnelDirect Reports: Early AM logistics check in with Dispatcher, Night Shift Supervisor, and Inbound/Inventory Control ManagerResolve any employee issuesReview/approve payroll hours weeklyEnsure all driver and warehouse personnel time-off is coordinated and scheduled to ensure adequate operational coverageFoster communication and teamwork among staff to ensure accomplishment of operational goals with high levels of performance and standards being the normCompletion of all assigned NEFCO trainingsMonitor and enforce all NEFCO training initiatives for associates under your supervision.Assist in implementation of new training and enhance existing training processes for associates under your supervision.Accept responsibility for company projects that may be indirectly related to his/her area of responsibilityAlways ensure a safe and clean working environmentEvaluate personnel and provide Management with employee reviews as requestedCommunicate policies to ensure compliance and consistently administer corrective action as necessaryReview direct reports' timecards, ensuring employees' time is accurately recorded and complete.Approve employee timecards at the end of each period, prior to supervisor deadline.Work with employees to resolve errors (missing punches, adjustments, etc.).Review and approve PTO requests.QualityEnsure inventory accuracy to minimize of shrink, damage, and obsolete inventoryAdherence to customer delivery times, linehaul pull times, on-time delivery truck departure, and efficient delivery truck routingEnsure orders are picked, packed, loaded, and delivered accurately, and packaged/labeled to be presented to the customer in proper condition and easily identifiableEnsure all inbound shipments are received and put away accurately both physically and, in the system,Monday – Friday (occasional Saturday)45-50 hours per weekRequirementsQualifications:Must have a track record of being a results-oriented person who has worked in industrial warehousing/distribution operations for 5+ yearsMust be effective communicator up, down and across the organizationAbility to lead, coach, delegate to, and mentor Supervisors, Associates, and Drivers, helping them develop critical skills to improve productivity and bench strengthAbility to establish priorities, work independently with little supervisionAbility to leverage data and metrics to drive decisions and continuous operational improvementHigh school diploma (or equivalent); college degree preferredAbility to review and interpret computer system images, reports, and documentsAbility to use NEFCO's ERP software system, Eclipse experience highly desiredBasic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookAnalytical ability including basic math skillsAbility to use warehouse layouts for planning purposesMust have a positive, hard-working attitudeMust be detail-oriented and hands on 'roll up the sleeves' type with aptitude for multi-tasking and adapting to a fast-paced environment with ever changing prioritiesAbility to stand on concrete floor for long periods of timeAbility to work in various climate conditions such as cold, heat, humidity for long periods of timeAbility to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and twist for liftingAbility to safely as much as 50+ lbs.Ability to operate warehouse equipment (including forklifts) and be recertified