Logistics Manager

Description
Self. Made. at RK
At RK, Self. Made. isn't a tagline, it's how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters.

RK Company Overview
RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary
Responsible for the management of the Logistics and Warehousing function consisting of the tool shop, material warehouse, premises and fleet. Through solid management of people, process and operations, ensures internal customer satisfaction.

Role Responsibilities

• People:

• Manage day to day warehouse and logistics operations including hiring, developing and managing the staff

• Develop daily task/job lists, set appropriate expectations and ensure they are completed.
• Ensure team members are meeting daily objectives such as orders are filled and completed within the time requirements executed.

Tool Shop, Warehousing, Site Management

• Create policies and procedures for warehousing and logistics activities.
• Train staff in roles and responsibilities.
• Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, operational logs and safety records.
• Problem resolution regarding warehousing, tool shop, fleet and shipping operations.
• Direct tool shop, receiving and shipping operations to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness objectives.
• Collaborate with other business functions to ensure customer requirements and productivity is achieved.
• Manage layout of warehouse and site to ensure efficient and effective use of space.
• Adherence to all warehousing, tool shop, and job related health and safety regulations.
• Manage stock to ensure optimal availability of material and tools without compromising on excessive stock.
• Plan work, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results.
• Monitor quality of services provided.
• Maintain an organized work environment.
• Control documentation of all activities.
• Control communication to field and shops on order status.
• Manage the receiving of inventory.
• Control equipment maintenance and repairs as required.
• Work with job sites on tool inventory management.
• Schedule of tool inventories/audits.
• Manage job closings / reconciled lost equipment prior to close out.
• Manage the Inspection process and ensure all equipment is in safe and proper operating conditions prior to assigning/shipping to a site.

Fleet Management

• Manage fleet operations and safety of the fleet.
• Manage the fleet maintenance program.
• Manage fleet GPS system/reporting.
• Manage fleet lease/ renewals/ purchases/ sales of retired vehicles.
• Manage fleet registrations and insurance.
• Complete insurance claims and coordinate auto body repairs.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 36 to 50 lbs. occasionally, and/or 22 to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 11 to 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to climb up and down and maintain balance on stairs, ladders and scaffolds while carrying tools and equipment.
• Ability to see (naturally or with correction).
• Ability to balance, kneel, squat, crouch, bend, lean, stand, walk, climb, dig, backfill and compact.

Professional Career Level

• Indirect supervision.
• Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards.
• Devises new solutions to problems encountered.
• Independently performs most assignments with instruction
• Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards.
• College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
• 3+ years' experience managing tool or parts shop/rental facility
• 1+ years' experience fleet management
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing a team
• Any Viewpoint software experience a plus

What Sets RK Industries Apart

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
• Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law