Logistics Manager

Job Description:

About Guardian Booth

Guardian Booth is a rapidly growing, industry-leading manufacturer of prefabricated structures and modular homes headquartered in Waynesboro, PA. We deliver nationwide, and export to Mexico and Canada. Our mission is to design, engineer, manufacture, and deliver the highest quality prefabricated structures to meet the individual needs of each customer.

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About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven and strategic Logistics Manager with strong leadership skills to oversee and optimize our logistics operations. The Logistics Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the department, including strategic planning, coordination, and execution aimed at assuring on-time product delivery to customers, optimizing fleet and driver utilization, driving revenue growth through backhauling, managing expenditures, and forecasting logistics budgets to support the organization’s financial goals.

The ideal candidate is self-directed, demonstrating adept leadership skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, a profound grasp of business logic, proficiency in logistics and budget management, with exceptional multitasking capabilities and superior interpersonal skills. Success in this role requires alignment with our core values: Customer Focus, Collaborative Innovation, Relentless Progress, Empowered Ownership, and Fiscal Responsibility.

The position will be based out of our Waynesboro, PA facility, and reports to the Director of Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage company logistics for prompt and proper deliveries throughout North America.
• Establish and own the development of all logistics policies and procedures.
• Implement a profit-focused transit model to optimize goods/material transport and reduce empty trip expenses.
• Establish a logistics division to cover the Juárez, Mexico facility including cross-border logistics.
• Facilitate communication between Sales and Operation teams to support an efficient supply chain and align the production schedule according to optimized logistics routes.
• Negotiate best rates from 3PL providers when in-house shipping isn’t feasible.
• Manage the logistics budget including expense oversight and forecasting.
• Source third-party shipments for backhauls to fill empty space and legs.
• Create delivery routes to optimize freight cost and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate special permitting and shipping arrangements for complex and oversized loads.
• Ensure safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments.
• Monitor shipments, costs, timelines, and productivity while meeting strict deadlines.
• Track and rectify physical and administrative shipping errors.
• Address and resolve shipping claims for damaged goods.
• Review sales orders, BOL, and shipping documents for accuracy.
• Update and process shipments in the ERP system.
• Actively communicate with Operations regarding delivery schedule changes.
• Oversee daily delivery schedule, manage callouts, and find replacements as needed.
• Respond to daily departmental needs for team members, including additions and replacements.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding logistics and provide appropriate updates.
• Lead internal CDL driver team, ensuring compliance with company policies and all state/federal regulations, and tracking efficiency/cost against plans.
• Manage driver schedules, review team member attendance, and address issues.
• Oversee fleet maintenance in alignment with budget requirements and ensuring DOT compliance.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment and transportation laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and resolve roadside assistance needs when drivers experience mechanical issues, delays, or get stuck en route, ensuring minimal disruption to delivery schedules.
• Maintain relationships with other department managers, addressing needs and providing feedback.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding team members as needed.
• Conduct quarterly performance evaluations of Logistics team members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, or related field.
• At least 5 years of logistics management experience required.
• Thorough understanding of US geography and significant highway knowledge.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and logistics software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Self-motivation with strong problem-solving abilities.
• High ethical standards with a strong sense of fiscal responsibility and relentless focus on driving measurable results.
• Positive attitude.
• Alignment with all of Guardian Booth company values.

Salary:

$75,000 - $85,000

If you are ready to take your logistics career to the next level and make a significant impact at Guardian Booth, we invite you to apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Logistics Manager: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waynesboro, PA 17268 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000