The Logistics Manager will manage the logistics group of both hourly and salaried personnel responsible for receiving and shipping across ETE's facilities and locations. Will be responsible for establishing work priorities, process adherence and continuous improvement activities related to supporting inventory control, flow of material to the operations floor, and shipping finished goods to our customers. Will work cross functionally with multiple areas of plant including Operations, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, Transportation IT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable, and supporting all Environmental Health and Safety standards and goals.
• Ensure team delivers daily site KPI expectations and improve processes related to those KPI.
• Develop production flow processes and identify process improvement strategies. Establish and maintain operational procedures for activities such as verifying incoming shipments, handling and disposition of product, warehouse inventory accuracy, selecting and loading shipments, and receiving operations.
• Assists with material handling equipment evaluations and purchases.
• Provide subject matter expertise in logistics operations.
• Coordinates labor analysis and departmental staffing to ensure proper staffing levels to meet service levels and productivity goals.
• Oversee and develop Managers and Supervisors through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example.
• Drive engagement and retention and create a culture that embodies ETE's core values.
• Reviewing staffing requirements and monitoring the interviewing and hiring with People function.
• Review performance, coach to achieve productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years in Logistics management in a Lean/Continuous Improvement environment
• Minimum of 5 years in working in a Shipping and Receiving role within manufacturing.
• BS/BA in logistics or relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume distribution center and production environment at a Manager level. Direct experience in managing shipping and receiving.
• Working knowledge of Syteline preferred. Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and team development.
• Able to write routine reports and procedures and provide training to assigned personnel.
• Strong computer skills - Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Forklift, Electrical Forklift and Pallets Jack experience and certifications preferred.
• Understanding of forecasting and budgeting.