Manufacturing Manager, Logistics

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Logistics Manager leads warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, and internal material flow within a custom manufacturing environment. This role ensures raw materials, components, and finished goods move safely, accurately, and efficiently from receipt through production to final shipment.

This position oversees inventory movement, line-side delivery to fabrication and assembly, and shipping execution, while driving continuous improvement across all material flow processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong operational discipline, experience managing hourly teams, and a track record of improving flow, organization, and execution in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Inventory Operations

• Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, shipping, and cycle counting 
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions and maintain strong location control, labeling, and traceability 
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse environment 
• Optimize layout, space utilization, and material flow 

Shipping, Receiving & Logistics

• Manage inbound and outbound shipments (LTL, truckload, flatbed, parcel, and project-based) 
• Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and purchasing 
• Prepare shipping documentation including bills of lading and packing lists 
• Ensure on-time shipments while reducing freight issues, damages, and expedited costs 

Material Flow & Production Support

• Own internal material movement across the facility 
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials, kits, and components to production areas 
• Improve WIP flow and staging of large or custom projects 
• Support production by minimizing downtime related to material availability 

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and develop warehouse and material handling team members 
• Set daily priorities and monitor performance 
• Drive accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance 
• Support hiring, coaching, and performance management 

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain standard work and operating procedures 
• Standardize key processes across receiving, picking, replenishment, and shipping 
• Use visual management tools to improve execution and consistency 
• Identify and implement process improvements

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

Pre-employment Qualifications: Pass pre-employment drug screen, acceptable background check results including criminal history.

Education and/or Experience: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or work experience in related field / role. 5 years of warehouse, logistics, or materials leadership, as well as supervision experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Language Skills: Individuals must have good written and oral communication skills.

Reasoning Ability: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Computer Knowledge and Skills: Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory management processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Ability to manage inventory transactions, track material movement, and support operational reporting through system tools. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and material handling equipment is preferred.