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Job Title
Logistics Manager — Reidsville, NC (Drylock Technologies)
Role Summary
Drylock Technologies is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead daily logistics operations—inbound, warehouse, and outbound—for our Reidsville plant. This role owns performance across service, inventory, and safety, and builds a high‑performing team that keeps product moving reliably through a high‑speed, high‑volume manufacturing environment. Demonstrating Drylock’s core values of Safety, Respect, and Ownership is expected in all aspects of the job.
Key Performance Metrics (KPIs)
- On‑Time, In‑Full (OTIF) Delivery — service performance to internal manufacturing and external customers
- Inventory Accuracy — cycle counts and reconciliation, minimizing adjustments and write‑offs
- Safety Incidents — continuous reduction in recordable events and near‑misses; visible leadership in safe work practices and 5S
Primary Responsibilities
Daily Logistics Operations
- Oversee inbound receipts of raw materials: unloading, system receiving, and discrepancy resolution.
- Manage warehouse storage, material movements, and line‑side replenishment to production; ensure real‑time transaction accuracy in the inventory system.
- Lead outbound shipping: pick/pack, staging, trailer loading, documentation, and carrier dispatch to meet shipment commitments.
- Communicate shipment risks early and coordinate with Customer Service (outbound) and Purchasing (inbound) to avoid misses. [HRF026 Pos...oup Leader | Word]
Inventory Control
- Own cycle‑count programs for raw materials and finished goods; investigate variances and drive corrective actions to protect inventory integrity.
Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement
- Enforce safety standards and housekeeping; run regular warehouse audits for Safety, 5S, and quality issues.
- Standardize procedures across shifts; coach leads and coordinators on process discipline and problem‑solving.
- Partner with QA and Production on scrap, recycle, and repack processes to maintain quality and flow.
People Leadership
- Lead, develop, and coach logistics personnel; set clear priorities, communicate expectations, and recognize performance.
- Ensure the team is correctly staffed and trained for each area (receiving, storage, shipping); act quickly on performance or skill gaps.
Candidate Profile (Qualifications)
Must‑Have
- Proven leadership in an industrial warehouse/shipping/receiving environment, ideally within high‑volume manufacturing.
- Effective communicator—clear, timely, and collaborative across Operations, Production, QA, Customer Service, Purchasing, and carriers.
- Hands‑on experience with warehouse audits, safety practices, and 5S standards; track record reducing incidents and improving housekeeping.
- Strong inventory control skills: cycle counts, reconciliation, variance analysis, and transaction discipline.
- Ability to build work plans, balance resources, and meet tight shipping/receiving schedules.
Nice‑to‑Have
- Experience leading logistics teams with multiple roles (Group Leaders, Lead Coordinators) and acting as the escalation point for schedule changes.
- Exposure to repack/scrap processes and cross‑functional coordination with QA and Production.
- Experience with SAP
Work Environment
- On‑site role at the Reidsville plant with frequent presence on docks, warehouses, and production areas.
- Requires standing, walking, operating around powered industrial trucks (PIT), and adherence to PPE and safety procedures.
Why Drylock
You’ll lead a critical function that directly supports the reliability and responsiveness of our baby pants manufacturing operations while modeling Safety, Respect, and Ownership every day.
EEO & Inclusion
Drylock Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000