Logistics Manager

JOA Human Resources•Sheboygan Falls, WI

49d

About The Position

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing the organization’s internal and external material flow, including warehouse and shipping activities, loading and unloading incoming and outgoing materials, and Traffic, Logistics, and Warehouse personnel. The role leads safety, talent management, continuous improvement, quality, productivity, cost control, and compliance efforts across logistics and supply chain operations. The manager plans and coordinates materials, logistics, warehousing, transportation, and customer service; oversees the full order cycle; and monitors inventory, shipments, delivery times, transportation costs, and operational efficiency. The role also develops departmental budgets and resource plans, maintains standard operating practices, and establishes training and audit programs for internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Education generally equivalent to a bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience; preferably in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
At least 6 years of job-related experience.
At least 3 years of previous manufacturing leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
Ability to collaborate with others, including in person, to proactively develop solutions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Solid Edge and AutoCAD.
Knowledge of ERP.

Responsibilities

Promote a strong safety culture, partner with safety teams to manage risk, and hold employees accountable for safe practices.
Develop and manage staff through coaching, mentoring, motivation, and training; support employee engagement, recruitment, development, and retention.
Improve communication and coordination within the organization and across departments to support business objectives and operational efficiency.
Lead continuous improvement in quality and productivity; maintain performance metrics, analyze data, and implement improvements.
Ensure consistent shipping, warehouse, transportation, scheduling, and inventory management processes.
Establish and maintain orderly, clean, and efficient workplace practices that reduce waste.
Plan and manage materials, logistics, warehousing, transportation, and customer service operations.
Develop, revise, and maintain standard operating and working practices; direct, optimize, and coordinate the full order cycle.
Arrange warehouse operations, catalog goods, plan routes, and process shipments.
Monitor quality, quantities, stock levels, delivery times, transportation costs, and overall efficiency.
Develop and promote internal controls that ensure compliance with U.S. and foreign regulations for international supply chain and freight movement activities.
Assess operating conditions and take action to maintain, control, and reduce costs; monitor and communicate performance against budgets and KPIs.
Work with other departments to meet customer expectations, reduce total supply chain costs, and improve distribution operations.
Investigate and resolve complex, cross-functional, and multi-location import and export compliance issues.
Deliver short- and long-term commitments; develop departmental budgets and resource plans and ensure resources are available.
Create and maintain training and audit assessment programs to verify implementation and effectiveness of internal controls.