Director of Logistics

Job Summary:

The Director of Logistics oversees the daily operations of the company fleet, optimizing all inbound, outbound, and customer delivery logistics. This role monitors and controls key performance indicators, sets strategic directions for the asset-based fleet, and ensures customer satisfaction is achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sets strategic direction for the logistics group by establishing a long-term vision and business plan.
• Develops overall supply chain design, including logistics, staging, and trucking asset utilization.
• Recommends and improves Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to achieve business goals and supports company objectives and business plans.
• Manages all fleet operations, including over-the-road trucking fleet, local delivery equipment, sales company cars, and facility forklifts.
• Negotiates with vendors and third-party providers for equipment and tool leases and purchases.
• Provides key input from Logistics to the leadership team to improve business operations and support customer needs.
• Hires, develops, and leads the Logistics team, consisting of managers, supervisors, coordinators, and drivers.
• Drives cost reductions and efficiency within the Logistics area in coordination with Finance representatives.
• Maintains and trains the logistics network on administrative policies, procedures, safety, and DOT regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Operations Management and eight years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience leading and managing teams required.
• Strong knowledge of logistics techniques and methods, process improvement methodology, and project management.
• Experience with Manufactured-to-Order supply chain.
• Asset-based fleet management experience.
• Strategic planning experience.

Benefits:

• 401K matching up to 4%
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Holiday pay and vacation pay
• Mental health resources and healthcare coordinators
• Life insurance and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Account and Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability and Profit-Sharing bonus
• Performance-based merit increases and education assistance available

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Central States Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.