Manufacturing Manager, Logistics
About The Position
The Manufacturing Logistics Manager leads warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, and internal material flow within a custom manufacturing environment. This role ensures raw materials, components, and finished goods move safely, accurately, and efficiently from receipt through production to final shipment. This position oversees inventory movement, line-side delivery to fabrication and assembly, and shipping execution, while driving continuous improvement across all material flow processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong operational discipline, experience managing hourly teams, and a track record of improving flow, organization, and execution in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Requirements
- Pass pre-employment drug screen, acceptable background check results including criminal history.
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or work experience in related field / role.
- 5+ years of warehouse, logistics, or materials leadership, as well as supervision experience.
- Individuals must have good written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory management processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to manage inventory transactions, track material movement, and support operational reporting through system tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and material handling equipment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, shipping, and cycle counting
- Ensure accurate inventory transactions and maintain strong location control, labeling, and traceability
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse environment
- Optimize layout, space utilization, and material flow
- Manage inbound and outbound shipments (LTL, truckload, flatbed, parcel, and project-based)
- Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and purchasing
- Prepare shipping documentation including bills of lading and packing lists
- Ensure on-time shipments while reducing freight issues, damages, and expedited costs
- Own internal material movement across the facility
- Ensure timely delivery of raw materials, kits, and components to production areas
- Improve WIP flow and staging of large or custom projects
- Support production by minimizing downtime related to material availability
- Lead, train, and develop warehouse and material handling team members
- Set daily priorities and monitor performance
- Drive accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance
- Support hiring, coaching, and performance management
- Develop and maintain standard work and operating procedures
- Standardize key processes across receiving, picking, replenishment, and shipping
- Use visual management tools to improve execution and consistency
- Identify and implement process improvements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
