Internal Logistics Manager

About the Role

The Internal Logistics Manager is responsible for leading all interplant logistics operations in support of an agricultural manufacturing facility. This role oversees the movement of materials from receiving through point-of-use production, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted material flow while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, inventory accuracy, and cost performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production material flow activities, ensuring uninterrupted line-side material availability through efficient line feeding, point-of-use inventory management, supermarket operations, and material delivery systems that support production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Manage all kitting, sequencing, supermarket replenishment, and production replenishment operations to ensure materials are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time while optimizing labor utilization and material flow.
• Lead conforming, decanting, and Kanban tote operations to ensure materials are properly prepared, standardized, and presented for production.
• Drive standardized work, inventory accuracy, and continuous material flow to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain inventory control strategies that ensure inventory accuracy through robust cycle count programs, inventory audits, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and compliance with internal controls.
• Lead all inbound and outbound logistics operations, ensuring accurate receiving, efficient shipping execution, carrier performance, transportation coordination, and customer service excellence.
• Lead the Logistics Engineering team responsible for warehouse optimization, material flow design, facility layouts, labor planning, automation initiatives, capacity analysis, process improvement, continuous improvement projects, and returnable packaging strategy.
• Lead fulfillment operations supporting Breakdown Assistance Program and Dealer Direct Program activities while consistently achieving customer service and delivery objectives.
• Partner with Parts and Service Organization to ensure timely material availability, order fulfillment, and continuous improvement of service logistics performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing logistics, materials management, warehouse operations, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated experience leading hourly and salaried teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, inventory management, warehouse operations, and material flow.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within agricultural equipment, automotive, heavy equipment, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• APICS/ASCM certification, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, PMP, or other related professional certifications.
• Experience implementing warehouse automation, material flow optimization, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

We offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off