Logistics Manager

Atlantic Plywood is looking for a Logistics Manager to join our team

The Logistics Manager will oversee a busy distribution center environment including process improvement, team development, and supply chain management.

This position directs all operations activities in a distribution center environment. Responsibilities include operational excellence and process improvement; ensuring customer expectations are exceeded; and talent acquisition, development, and retention of associates. This position will operate as a strategic partner with logistics and supply chain management in establishing and adhering to operating budgets.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop annual operating budgets in support of the corporate financial goals and responsible for P&L Management. Complete cost justification and determine ROI for any cap expenses
• Talent management --including the selection, termination, performance review, and professional development of direct reports
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet service, financial, and operational support demands
• Strategically oversee location fleet and dedicated delivery processes
• Ensure compliance with all DOT regulations
• Effectively utilize training programs to develop operations expertise within the facility
• Act as liaison to sales leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all company departments
• Effective leadership of others to ensure efficient distribution operations, through adherence to policy and procedure and process excellence
• Ensure environmental health and safety excellence through compliance with all safety and Hazmat rules and regulations, legal regulations, and human resource policies
• Cost control through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of facility space, and proper protection of stored materials. Ensure accurate inventory levels and prevent shrinkage

Job Requirements:

• Authorization to work in the US
• High school diploma / GED
• At least 5 years of logistics/distribution management
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and be on feet most of the day
• Comfortability working in a “hands-on” environment
• Ability to use computer systems and apply computer systems knowledge to manage day-to-day operations
• Must be able to work unsupervised as well as in a team
• Must be able to start early, work late occasionally as needed
• Must have a pre-employment physical, drug test, MVR, and background check upon hire

Preferable Skillsets:

• Strong leadership and relationship-building abilities
• Effective listening and concise communication abilities at all levels of the organization - written and verbal
• Ability to understand and develop business strategy and convert to tactical application
• Ability to develop and effectively manage an operating budget that impacts cost locally and regionally
• Leadership Essentials -Lives Integrity, Inspires Achievement, Delivers Results, Excels in Customer Service, Drives Excellence, Creates Inclusion
• Business Acumen -Project Management, Financial Acumen, Communicates Effectively, Change Leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or combination of education and relevant work experience
• Previous experience in fleet management
• Exposure to Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies
• Previous voice-selecting technology experience
• Previous forklift experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job Benefits:

• Morning Shift
• Weekends off
• 10+ Paid Holidays
• Accruable PTO
• 401(k) Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Insurance Plans
• A positive work environment with all team players
• Bonus incentives for employee referrals
• A stake in your company with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

About Us:

Since our inception in 1974, Atlantic Plywood Corporation has prided itself on delivering the highest quality and best value to our customers. This philosophy has helped us grow into a regional industry leader, distributing a wide range of quality hardwood plywood and panel products and solutions throughout the Eastern United States. As our many satisfied customers have come to know, Atlantic Plywood offers not only products and services you can depend on but also a convenient, cost-effective partnership that helps our customers’ business grow.