Manager, Contract Logistics (1st Shift) - Oak Creek WI

APL Logistics•Oak Creek, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a General Manager, the Manager, Contract Logistics manages one or more cost centers and leads daily warehouse activities through supervisory and warehouse personnel. The role oversees personnel scheduling, supervision, and the safe and proper utilization of space, equipment, the building, and personnel. It serves as the key interface and coordinator between warehouse and office operations. The position applies the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model to improve business processes, proficiency, and efficiency through waste elimination while meeting corporate values and objectives. It also organizes processes using 5S Lean methodology to establish and maintain safe, clean, orderly facilities and work processes. The typical starting salary range is $100,000–$105,000. The actual offer considers skills, experience, education, and location. The stated salary is base salary and does not include bonus or benefits. Warehouse roles are typically fully on-site; work location arrangements are subject to company policy and business needs.

Requirements

Knowledge of warehouse management and operations, including equipment and its proper use and maintenance.
Two to three years of management or supervisory experience.
Ability to manage budgets and make sound decisions.
Strong verbal communication skills to express ideas, request actions, and formulate plans or policies clearly and effectively.
Planning and organizing skills to prioritize and oversee activities efficiently in support of business objectives.
Commitment to teamwork and collaboration, respect, integrity, innovation, and customer focus.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of safety, warehouse, manufacturing, and logistics experience.
Background in occupational safety, environmental health, logistics, or a related field.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC), CHST, or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

Direct warehouse supervisors to achieve objectives and match employees’ skills and backgrounds to required work.
Provide ongoing performance feedback, conduct formal reviews according to company guidelines, promote employee development, and administer documented progressive discipline when needed.
Maintain professional relationships with customers and the work team; audit operations against service standards, provide customer service training, solicit customer feedback, and support sales efforts with operations data and customer interaction as needed.
Develop, implement, and direct safety programs that meet company standards and federal regulations; report work-related injuries promptly, conduct scheduled safety inspections, address corrective actions, and promote safety awareness.
Maintain facility compliance with city, state, and federal regulations and follow mandatory work instructions, including use of personal protective equipment where relevant.
Plan and manage warehouse space to meet cost and service standards, monitor facility and customer product requirements, and maintain an effective product locator system.
Develop procedures for efficient warehouse equipment use; monitor cleanliness and working condition, oversee repairs or replacements, adjust equipment to business needs, and maintain an equipment maintenance schedule.
Plan and schedule receiving, storage, staging, and shipping services efficiently and economically to meet customer requirements.
Oversee inventory control, asset security, damage and loss prevention, cycle-count programs, and required month-end reporting.
May participate in budget preparation, revenue projections, and account analysis; understand and interpret profit-and-loss information.
Continuously identify and eliminate process waste, and apply 5S Lean methodology to maintain organized, safe, and clean facilities and work processes.