Logistics Manager

Press-Seal Corporation•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Purpose of Position The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing, developing and coordinating all warehouse, shipping, and logistics operations for all facilities. This role ensures that shipping schedules, inventory movements, and distribution activities are executed in alignment with operational plans and customer expectations. This position provides leadership and direction to logistics and warehouse teams, monitors operational performance, addresses challenges in real time, and ensures alignment between production output and customer delivery requirements. The Logistics Manager plays a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting employee development, and driving operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Strong leadership and supervisory experience in logistics, warehouse, or distribution operations
Knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material handling processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and data analysis
High school diploma or equivalent required
Previous supervisory or managerial experience within logistics, warehouse, or distribution operations required

Nice To Haves

Experience with M2M, Aptean Ship, or comparable ERP/shipping systems preferred
Knowledge of lean principles or continuous improvement methodologies preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate all shipping, receiving, warehousing, and material handling operations to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate movement of materials and finished goods
Ensure outbound shipments are processed accurately and on time to meet customer delivery requirements
Coordinate inbound materials, ensuring proper receiving, inspection, and inventory placement
Monitor workflow, staffing, and resource allocation to support efficient logistics operations
Partner with production, planning, and customer service teams to align shipping schedules with production output and customer demand
Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks related to transportation, inventory flow, or warehouse processes
Initiate and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics efficiency and throughput
Pursues compliance with all company policies, OSHA regulations, and safety procedures related to warehouse, shipping, and material handling operations
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, particularly in areas involving forklifts, dock operations, and material movement
Develop, implement, and maintain processes to ensure accuracy in shipping, receiving, and inventory control
Monitor logistics and warehouse processes to ensure adherence to quality standards, packaging requirements, and operational procedures
Investigate safety incidents, inventory discrepancies, shipping errors, or operational disruptions and implement corrective actions
Provide direct supervision, leadership, and coaching to logistics, warehouse, and shipping team members
Train and mentor employees on logistics processes, safety standards, and performance expectations
Conduct employee evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to support development, accountability, and performance improvement
Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performance work environment aligned with company values
Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, inventory accuracy, and overall operational efficiency
Lead initiatives that improve shipping accuracy, reduce delays, and optimize warehouse and material flow
Utilize data, KPIs, and reporting to monitor logistics performance and identify improvement opportunities
Support implementation of best practices in warehouse operations, inventory management, and distribution processes
Prepare and maintain reports related to shipping performance, inventory accuracy, staffing, and resource utilization
Communicate logistics updates, operational challenges, and priorities to leadership and cross-functional teams
Maintain accurate documentation related to shipping, receiving, inventory transactions, and compliance requirements
Manage employee timekeeping for the assigned shift, ensuring accuracy and addressing attendance or timecard issues
Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and company objectives