Manager, Logistics

Position Summary

Manages, organizes, directs and controls MEP fabrication, tool and warehouse logistics. Provides leadership and direction to logistical aspects of the workforce and ensures that all deliveries to each project are coordinated and completed in a timely, efficient, and safe manner. In addition, this role manages Department of Transportation requirements for department fleet.

Position Details

• Provides leadership and direction to supervisors and employees. Ensures duties and tasks are clearly assigned and completed efficiently.

• Serves as technical adviser for tools and logistics. Partners with and maintains frequent communication with key project personnel. Ensures they are kept informed on logistical requirements and addresses issues.

• Maintains liaison with other departments (OPS, purchasing, quality control, safety, field, etc.) to ensure all required materials are delivered on-time and correctly. Maintains close communication with project leaders on shipping/receiving and storage needs.

• Manages inventory maintenance of production materials and supplies.

• Develops and implements processes to improve productivity and product quality.

• Trains, evaluates and maintains personnel qualified for warehouses specific process within logistics and tools.

• Oversees the implementation safety program, adherence to OSHA rules and regulations, and compliance with shop safety requirements for all personnel, including employees and visitors.

• Provides coaching and performance feedback to direct reports; participates in hiring and termination decisions.

• Support strategic initiative as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Minimum 8 years' experience in logistics, distribution, purchasing, and inventory control, including people management experience

• Advanced understanding of logistics, distribution, inventory control, purchasing, scheduling and cost control

• Ability to supervise and motivate groups

• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems before major difficulties develop

• Excellent project management skills

• Strong attention to detail

• General understanding of union policies, procedures and standards

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Solid MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, etc

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

• Disability income protection insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Maryland this ranges from $99,427.00 -$117,504.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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