Logistics Manager

Sonny's Enterprises•Tamarac, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing, controlling, and directing the entire warehouse and shipping functions. This role involves meeting departmental KPIs and goals, setting strategic direction for Warehouse and Shipping initiatives, establishing standard operating practices, and developing yearly operational budgets while analyzing variances. The manager provides strategic leadership for issues affecting the department and ensures accurate and on-time shipping of orders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
5+ years Warehouse/Shipping Leadership Experience.
Management Experience - Employee Reviews, Employee Relations, Training, Hiring, Terminating & Developing.
Accessing all areas in the plant
Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility.
Office Equipment, Database & Query Software, ERP Software, Procurement Software - SAP system.

Nice To Haves

Certifications (CSCP, CPIM, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification, etc.)
Experience with 'Lean' material management and SAP software preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in warehouse/shipping functions.
Monitor and make improvements where necessary on warehouse/shipping dept. performance.
Develop proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate issues and risks with respect to shipping orders accurately and on time.
Perform all business operations including reviewing the department's actual vs. budget, and employee management, training, and staffing.
Represent company in negotiating freight costs with carriers.
Develop and implement warehouse/shipping work instructions, policies, and procedures.
Review shipping claims and negotiate with freight carriers.
Handle employee complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.
Hold regular meetings with department staff.
Identify staffing needs, interview, hire and train staff and maintain a steady stream of qualified candidates.
Provide guidance, training and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance on a frequent basis.
Lead by example, evaluate departmental workload requirements and stay late when needed.
Manage inventory maintenance, stock locations etc.
Enforce housekeeping standards.
Manage, develop and monitor the progress of personnel.
Identify warehouse training requirements and train where needed.
Conduct employee performance reviews.
Manage personnel scheduling of work load, breaks, lunches and vacations.
Identify and rectify safety concerns.
Other duties as needed.