What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager position at MPW Industrial Service Group?
We’re looking for a dependable Logistics Manager to lead and centralize logistics operations across MPW. This role is responsible for aligning dispatch, warehouse, inventory, and transportation functions while driving efficiency, consistency, and service performance across multiple locations.
What You’ll Bring
- Operational leadership — Ability to unify dispatch, warehouse, and transportation functions under clear direction, accountability, and performance expectations
- Process discipline — Skilled in building SOPs, KPIs, and structured workflows that create consistency and scalable operations
- Data-driven decision making — Uses reporting and analytics to improve utilization, reduce costs, and guide operational strategy
- Cross-functional collaboration — Effectively aligns with operations, procurement, maintenance, and field leadership to support execution
What You’ll Do
- Lead and integrate logistics functions across dispatch, warehousing, shipping/receiving, inventory control, and transportation coordination
- Establish and manage logistics KPIs, service levels, and performance standards aligned with customer and operational expectations
- Develop and enforce centralized SOPs, workflows, and policies to standardize logistics processes across all locations
- Partner with dispatch, warehouse, procurement, DOT, and maintenance teams to ensure resource alignment and execution readiness
- Coordinate equipment availability, fleet positioning, and job site sequencing to support field operations and customer delivery timelines
- Oversee inventory control processes to maintain accuracy, reduce waste, and ensure parts and materials availability
- Standardize receiving and shipping procedures, documentation, and material flow across multiple sites
- Monitor and analyze reporting on utilization, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and cost drivers to identify improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with finance and operations leadership to track costs, identify process inefficiencies, and drive standardization or automation
- Lead vendor and carrier relationships, including performance management and rate negotiation where applicable
- Evaluate and implement logistics technologies such as WMS and TMS systems to improve visibility, forecasting, and tracking
- Optimize warehouse layouts, storage systems, and replenishment strategies to improve efficiency and throughput
- Drive consistency in logistics execution across sites through training, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure inbound and outbound logistics processes support operational readiness, staging efficiency, and customer service performance
- Support forecasting of labor, equipment, and logistics needs based on business demand and growth projections
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
- 5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, warehouse, or operations leadership within a multi-site environment
- Strong knowledge of inventory management, fleet coordination, vendor management, and logistics performance metrics
- Experience developing KPIs, SOPs, and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable operational impact
- Ability to work in both office and operational environments, including walking warehouses or job sites, standing for extended periods, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and traveling between locations as needed
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary with opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and floating holidays
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to your community
- Employee referral bonus program
- Wellness benefits that support your overall health and well-being
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and leadership growth
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Stable company with long-term career opportunities
Who Thrives Here
You enjoy meaningful work and take pride in contributing to a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement. You communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and look for ways to enhance processes and service. You understand that success comes from accountability, teamwork, and doing the right thing for customers and colleagues.
You’ll fit right in if you are:
- Motivated by purpose, service, and delivering results
- Organized, dependable, and committed to high-quality work
- A strong communicator who builds positive working relationships
- Proactive and solution-oriented
- Adaptable and open to learning and growth
- Someone who values respect, teamwork, and professionalism
We believe a strong workplace is built on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence—where every team member plays a role in delivering a premier service experience.