Kitting and Logistics Manager

Mosaic Diagnostics•Overland Park, KS

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitting and Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing administrative, operational, and compliance-related shipping and logistics activities, with a strong focus on domestic and international shipments. This role provides leadership to the Kitting and Shipping Supervisor and ensures shipping processes are efficient, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs. The position exercises independent judgment, manages logistics strategy and priorities, and serves as the primary subject-matter resource for shipping regulations and documentation. The role is primarily administrative and managerial in nature and does not routinely perform hands-on shipping tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 5 years of shipping, logistics, or supply chain experience, including leadership or supervisory duties
Experience with international shipping, customs documentation, and regulatory compliance preferred
Strong knowledge of domestic and international shipping regulations and logistics processes
Demonstrated leadership and people management skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment on complex logistics and compliance matters
Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in shipping systems, ERP/LIMS platforms, and standard office software
Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vison and ability to adjust focus
Ability to stand for extended periods of time (15% of the time)
Ability to sit for extended periods of time (50% of the time)
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects of up to 40 pounds, and bending and stooping about 15% of the time
Required to stand, walk and sit for a length of time
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma certifications preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for the Kitting and Shipping Supervisor
Establish clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards for shipping and logistics operations
Support employee development, training, and succession planning within shipping and kitting functions
Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement, oversee all domestic and international shipping activities, including carrier selection, service levels, and shipment scheduling
Ensure adherence to international trade regulations, export controls, customs documentation, and country-specific requirements
Serve as the primary escalation point for shipping delays, discrepancies, or regulatory issues
Monitor shipping performance metrics such as on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and error rates
Ensure accurate and compliant preparation of shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, customs declarations, permits, and other required records
Maintain oversight of shipping SOPs, work instructions, and policies; ensure documentation remains current and compliant
Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate shipping and logistics records
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards relevant to domestic and international logistics
Partner with internal teams such as operations, quality, customer service, and finance to support business priorities
Communicate shipping requirements, changes, and risks clearly to stakeholders and leadership
Coordinate logistics planning to support production schedules, inventory flow, and customer commitments
Coordinates changes in kits with updated materials and materials flow; identifying and addressing any supplier issues or opportunities
Monitors performance of all shipping and kitting partners
Monitors and, when applicable, notifies business units of possible disruption to shipping across the globe
Verifies and records both incoming and outgoing shipments and tracks metrics that allow for monitoring of performance
Knowledge of various shipping methods
Create and maintain SOPs in Media Lab such that all team members have adequate documentation on how to execute their assigned duties
Create, maintain, and periodically assess vendor relationships, vendor performance and pricing of high-volume supplies
Create, maintain, and present monthly department KPI’s focusing on quality, productivity, and customer service
Data analysis and presentation using Excel, Word, or PowerPoint
Quick turnaround time of data requests from other business units
Identify opportunities to improve shipping processes, reduce costs, and increase reliability
Evaluate carriers, freight services, and logistics providers to ensure optimal performance and compliance
Support implementation of logistics systems or technology improvements
Use data and metrics to drive informed decision-making and process enhancements
Ability to meet and maintain turnaround time requirements
Ability to clearly document in all applicable logs, documents and systems for traceability
Clearly and professionally communicate with all internal and external teams
Adhere to all quality and safety standards
Continue to work on ways to improve processes
Other duties as assigned by management