Logistics Manager

Hood Container Corporation•Walker, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hood Container is seeking a highly skilled, results-driven Logistics Manager to oversee logistics operations at its Walker, Michigan plant. The role is responsible for efficient and timely customer deliveries, developing and implementing logistics strategies, managing inventory levels, and optimizing transportation routes to reduce costs and improve delivery times. The Logistics Manager supports smooth operations that meet customer needs, internal stakeholder expectations, and business objectives. The position also manages shipping and receiving personnel and procedures, warehouse space and organization, transactional requirements, records, inventory processes, and logistics performance.

Requirements

Three to five years of demonstrated leadership experience in the logistics field.
Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills.
Excellent analytical skills and independent decision-making ability.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the company.
Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), such as Amtech, and transportation management systems (TMS).

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage all shipping and receiving employees and procedures.
Ensure on-time deliveries, optimal loading and unloading turnaround times, and accurate shipments.
Provide backup for Shipping and Receiving Clerks as needed.
Manage effective warehouse space utilization; develop space-capacity forecast reports and escalate constraints to management and customers as required.
Promote teamwork and camaraderie among warehouse personnel, provide coaching and motivation, and support a positive work environment.
Maintain housekeeping and organization throughout warehouse areas; maintain a 5S program and conduct audits to ensure a clean, organized warehouse.
Work with plant departments to maintain open communication and facilitate operational flow.
Communicate with third-party logistics teams to support information flow and customer service.
Execute or supervise receiving and shipping transactions, including incoming customer receipts, and ensure transactions are posted throughout the day in internal and customer systems.
Create shipments and print required shipping paperwork in customer systems and retailer TMS systems.
Maintain daily shipping and receiving records, including bills of lading and direct-shipment trackers.
Conduct root-cause analysis or traceability research as required.
Lead or participate in physical inventories and ensure an effective cycle-counting process.
Perform tasks assigned by the Plant Manager.
Monitor and analyze logistics performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.