Logistics Automation Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evolve with Team & Operations to best in class
• Lead and coordinate all shipping and receiving activities and warehouse
• Supervise packing, documentation, and verification of shipments
• Train and schedule logistics team members; work closely with carriers
• Automate and optimize logistics workflows using modern tools and systems
• Improve scanning technology for real-time tracking
• Optimize transportation methods and shipping costs
• Manage indirect spend of shipping supplies and materials
• Ensure timely and accurate movement of goods to storage and to support production
• Resolve quality issues and work with supplier quality related to inbound and outbound shipments
• Maintain compliance with import/export regulations
• Collaborate with other departments in support of growth

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Experience with choosing, rollout and bettering WMS/Logistics/MES systems
• Ability to manage cost-effective and efficient shipping strategies
• Knowledge of ISO, AS9100, and Lean/6 Sigma
• Strong plus excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• 7–10 years of logistics or warehouse experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience