Logistics Manager

Job Summary

The Logistics Manager position is part of the Operations Management Team which is associated with

delivering MER’s four (4) core service lines (Emergency Response, Industrial and Marine Services,

Facility Decontamination and Site Remediation). The position serves as the dispatcher and coordinator

of equipment and personnel to the field to ensure the highest level of quality service to employees,

vendors and clients. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies

and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal

regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary driver of the Resource Center logistics coordination by maintaining master
  
  

schedule of personnel and equipment utilization and making deployment decisions on a daily

basis including ensuring daily equipment tracking and readiness

• Responsible for prioritizing client projects and associated tasks by minimizing sub-contracting
  
  

costs with effective utilization of resources

• Responsible for scheduling of new orders as well as adapting changes to existing projects on an
  
  

on-going basis

• Responsible for preparing and submitting regulatory notifications (Asbestos Notifications,
  
  

USCG pump-offs, Locates, etc.)

• Remains in active contact with field crews throughout the day to assure clients expectations are
  
  

exceeded

• Follows up with vendors and service providers throughout project execution and through closeout
• Performs related duties as needed to support the effective and smooth operations in the field
• Provide guidance and support to field employees, (supervisor, foremen, drivers, field
  
  

technicians), by effectively communicating and enforcing company policies and procedures

• May be required to serves as a contact for Emergency Response ("ER") Team.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills);
  
  

Bachelor Degree Preferred But Not Required

• At least four (4) years of environmental industry work experience with a minimum of one (1)
  
  

year at the Supervisor level

• Strong communication (both written and verbal), analytical and persuasive skills and ability to
  
  

interact effectively with all levels of clients, employees and management

• Must be multi-task oriented and have strong supervisory, time management, organizational, and
  
  

problem solving skills.

• General working knowledge of OSHA 1910, 1915 and 1926 standards, DOT standards and other
  
  

applicable federal, state and local regulatory standards.

• General understanding of equipment capabilities and requirements of different types of jobs
• Ability to work in a wide range of environments including those involving hazardous conditions
  
  

which may require lifting or exerting force exceeding 50 lbs.

• Must have appropriate licenses, in good standing and meet applicable MER and DOT driving
  
  

requirements to operate company vehicles and equipment (documentation is required).

• Ability to work in excess of regularly scheduled hours when necessary.
• Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background and substance screening process
  
  

including, but not limited to, employment verifications, criminal search and Motor Vehicle

Record (MVR) search as well continued verifications throughout employment to ensure that all

records meet company policy standards.

MER is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug free work environment to all

employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,

national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy,

age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in

accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.