Logistics Manager

Manitou Group•Madison, WI

13d•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Manager will oversee all day-to-day activities of the warehouse and shipping/receiving departments, as well as the associated personnel. Manage all warehouse inventory and the flow of material to the assembly line. Key Performance Indicators for this role are inventory accuracy, on-time delivery of material flow to the assembly line, and cost savings from reduced warehouse waste and shipping costs. The Logistics Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in warehouse operations, material flow management, and logistics, including 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role within a Manufacturing/Distribution environment.
Experience with bar coding processes and equipment.
Experience in warehouse and personnel supervision.
Experience with a WMS (Warehouse Management System).
Experience with Lean and change management principles.
Understanding of warehouse management and shipping processes.
Proficiency with MRP operating systems.
Must have strong leadership skills, including the ability to hire, coach, train, and mentor employees.
Demonstrated ability in data-driven decision making, utilizing logistics metrics and KPIs (e.g., On-Time Shipping, Inventory Turns, Receiving Accuracy) to drive performance improvements.

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead, guide, and direct warehouse and shipping employees, including setting targets, monitoring performance, and providing coaching, counseling, and development.
Plan work schedules for warehouse and shipping personnel.
Develop and implement training programs for new and current employees to ensure proper procedures are followed at all times.
Perform periodic audits on receiving and shipping processes to maintain a high level of accuracy.
Leverage data analytics to optimize warehouse slotting (Sleeper/Racer analysis), reducing travel time for pickers and increasing throughput.
Optimize inventory health by maintaining high stock accuracy and implementing proactive replenishment strategies to eliminate production downtime.
Collaborate with buyers and trucking companies to maximize deliveries and take full advantage of receiving hours.
Maintain the current barcoding process and identify new ways to implement this technology in the plant.
Champion a 'Safety First' culture by leading safety audits, conducting root-cause analysis on near-misses, and ensuring 100% compliance with OSHA standards.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all inventory transactions and physical movement of materials from receipt, to stocking, to distribution.
Monitor outgoing shipments for quality and correct packaging.
Communicate regularly and effectively with affected parties and stakeholders.
Drive a culture of manufacturing excellence by implementing Lean and Kaizen events to reduce warehouse waste.
Champion talent development by creating individual growth plans for warehouse and shipping staff, fostering a pipeline for internal promotion.
Other duties as assigned.