Logistics Manager

Hood Container Corporation•Walker, MI

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 ensuring efficient and timely delivery of goods to customers by developing logistics strategies, managing inventory levels, and optimizing transportation routes to reduce costs and improve delivery times. The Logistics Manager will support smooth operations that meet customer needs, internal stakeholder expectations, and business objectives.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business.

Responsibilities

Manage shipping and receiving employees and procedures, ensuring on-time deliveries, efficient loading and unloading turnaround, and accurate shipments; provide backup for Shipping and Receiving Clerks as needed.
Manage warehouse space utilization, develop space capacity forecast reports, and escalate capacity constraints to management and customers as needed.
Promote teamwork and camaraderie among warehouse personnel through coaching, motivation, and efforts to maintain a positive work environment.
Maintain housekeeping and organization throughout warehouse areas, including a 5S program and an audit schedule.
Work with plant departments to maintain open communication and facilitate efficient operational flow.
Communicate with third-party logistics teams to support accurate information flow and strong customer service.
Execute or supervise receiving and shipment transactions, including customer receipts, and ensure they 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 shipping and receiving records, including bills of lading and direct shipment trackers; perform root-cause analysis or traceability research as needed.
Lead or participate in physical inventories and maintain 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.