Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager Sonny's Enterprises

LLC - 3.1

Tamarac, FL Job Details 19 hours ago Qualifications Warehouse management experience Bachelor's degree Managing teams as a warehouse supervisor

Full Job Description Overview:

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing, controlling, and directing the entire warehouse and shipping functions.

Job Category:

Salary Exempt Department:

Manufacturing Reports To:

Sr.

Manager Inventory Planning Hours:

8:00am - 5:00pm, additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities:

Meets departmental KPI's and goals. Assists in setting strategic direction for Warehouse and Shipping initiatives. Establishes standard operation practices. Assists in developing yearly operational budget and analyzes budget variances. Provides strategic leadership for issues affecting the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

Qualifications:

Working Conditions:

This position requires accessing all areas in the plant

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility.

Education and Formal Training:

Bachelor's degree required Certifications (CSCP, CPIM, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification, etc.)…desired.

Experience:

5+ years Warehouse/Shipping Leadership Experience. Experience with 'Lean' material management and SAP software preferred. Management Experience - Employee Reviews, Employee Relations, Training, Hiring, Terminating & Developing.

Materials and Equipment Used:

Office Equipment, Database & Query Software, ERP Software, Procurement Software - SAP system.