Logistics Manager

About the role

We are immediately hiring a Logistics Manager in Romulus, MI for our Supply Chain Solutions division.

The Logistics Manager is responsible to manage all activities associated with the efficient operation of accounts. This includes P&L responsibility, ensuring customer satisfaction, compliance, employee relations and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of salaried employees as well as hourly paid employees under his/her responsibility, resolve performance issues, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with senior management and customers to determine their needs and expectations and operate the account to meet those demands.
• Be responsible for the payroll of employees.
• Analyze weekly and monthly P&L statement to determine account profitability, and provide financial data and weekly operations report to senior management.
• Be responsible for accounts payable, vendor quotes for purchased materials, and customer invoicing.
• Hold Safety & Security meetings, provide safety training and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.

Requirements

• Three (3) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required.
• Two (2) years or more managing and leading direct reports required.
• Experience managing a team of hourly employees is a plus.
• Experience managing labor and an understanding of KPIs is a plus.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations (advanced required).
• Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements (advanced required).

Skills

• Builds and manages effective teams
• Strong leadership and motivating skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual, English and French (for Quebec locations only)
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills within a diverse team environment
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Demonstrates analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, structure and schedule tasks to maximize effort and meet deadlines
• Must be computer literate and able to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word required)
• Excellent knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations advanced required
• Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements advanced required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at