What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Logistics position at Lensa?
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Company Statement
Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.
For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.
At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.
We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do-together-to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.
Overview
The Director of Logistics at Graham Packaging is responsible for leading and overseeing the company's end-to-end logistics network-including local fleet operations, national carrier management, and outsourced network design functions. This role plays a strategic and tactical leadership role, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of goods across Graham's North American footprint. The Director partners cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Customer Service to deliver operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Compensation Statement
qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors.
The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.
Benefits Statement
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company's 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
EEO Disclaimer
Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Location : Physical Work Location Display Name Non Facility Specific
ID 2025-8199
Category Procurement and Supply Chain
Type Full-Time
We believe in equal opportunity for all job candidates, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations or marital status. Download these flyers to learn more about our company's policies, including our participation in E-Verify.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Company Statement
Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.
For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.
At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.
We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do-together-to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.
Overview
The Director of Logistics at Graham Packaging is responsible for leading and overseeing the company's end-to-end logistics network-including local fleet operations, national carrier management, and outsourced network design functions. This role plays a strategic and tactical leadership role, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of goods across Graham's North American footprint. The Director partners cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Customer Service to deliver operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a long-term logistics strategy to support manufacturing operations, customer delivery expectations, and cost targets.
- Serve as a key leader in shaping logistics strategy in alignment with broader business goals.
- Oversee Fleet Managers and local driver teams, ensuring compliance with DOT/CDL regulations, on-time delivery, and driver safety performance.
- Lead initiatives to optimize route planning, driver utilization, fuel efficiency, and preventive maintenance.
- Manage and develop a team of Carrier Managers responsible for third-party freight partnerships across Graham's distribution network.
- Set performance standards and KPIs for carriers, ensuring service reliability and cost competitiveness.
- Negotiate freight contracts and lead cost-saving initiatives.
- Oversee outsourced and internal network design resources to optimize plant-to-customer and interplant shipping strategies.
- Support strategic modeling efforts to adapt to changing customer needs and production shifts.
- Evaluate warehouse and distribution requirements across the network.
- Ensure logistics operations comply with federal, state, and company safety regulations.
- Champion a safety-first culture across all transportation activities.
- Oversee the development and implementation of Driver safety training programs.
- Lead and coach a cross-functional team including Fleet Managers, Carrier Managers, and outsourced logistics analysts.
- Promote talent development and succession planning within the logistics function.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture.
- Manage logistics budgets, analyze spend, and drive cost reduction through efficiency and network improvements.
- Develop and track key metrics, dashboards, and reports to evaluate logistics performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 10 years of progressive experience in logistics, fleet management, or supply chain leadership, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience managing both private fleet operations and third-party carriers.
- Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and manage external vendors.
- Strong understanding of DOT/CDL regulatory requirements and logistics safety best practices.
- Demonstrated success in logistics network optimization, cost control, and performance management.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in packaging, CPG, or manufacturing industries.
- Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and fleet telematics solutions.
- Exposure to Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodology.
Compensation Statement
qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors.
The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.
Benefits Statement
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company's 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
EEO Disclaimer
Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Location : Physical Work Location Display Name Non Facility Specific
ID 2025-8199
Category Procurement and Supply Chain
Type Full-Time
We believe in equal opportunity for all job candidates, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations or marital status. Download these flyers to learn more about our company's policies, including our participation in E-Verify.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $145,100 - $217,700