Logistics Manager

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Logistics Manager

Cleveland, OH

Team Wendy

Leads all logistics functions including receiving, shipping, warehouse operations, inventory control, and hazardous material management. Ensures compliance with DoD contracts and international export regulations (ITAR/EAR), and supports lean principles such as Kanban, JIT & FIFO. Safety, cost optimization, and exceeding customer delivery expectations (OTTP, OTTR) are core priorities.

• Inbound Logistics & Receiving:
  Manage receipt of raw materials and components with full documentation; review Certificates of Conformance (CofC) as needed; coordinate with inward inspection and Quality.
• Supplier & Buyer/Planner Alignment:
  Collaborate with buyer/planners on delivery schedules, PFEP data, and material flow to maintain JIT and single-piece flow.
• Outbound Logistics & Shipping:
  Oversee timely shipments to DoD warehouses and customer facilities; ensure correct packaging, labeling, carrier compliance; track OTTP and ORTR performance and drive improvements to exceed customer expectations.
• Warehouse Operations:
  Optimize warehouse layout for efficient space utilization, visual management, 5S, and safety; implement Kanban systems and drive JIT/FIFO practices; coordinate and supervise safe operation of equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Lean Manufacturing Support:
  Coordinate water spiders to sustain single-piece flow on production lines; integrate logistics processes with lean principles to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Inventory Control:
  Maintain high inventory accuracy via cycle counts and audits; maintain accurate stock levels to facilitate appropriate procurement decisions, avoiding shortages/excess; implement discrepancy resolution and continuous improvement routines.
• Waste & Hazardous Material Management:
  Oversee waste control and removal; ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations and EHS standards.
• Compliance & Export Control:
  Ensure adherence to DoD contract logistics requirements; comply with ITAR/EAR and other international export regulations; maintain audit-ready records and documentation integrity.
• Cost Optimization:
  Identify and execute logistics cost-reduction initiatives (space utilization, handling efficiency, freight optimization) without compromising quality or compliance; analyze data to drive measurable savings.
• Safety & EHS Alignment:
  Enforce safe material movement aligned to EHS and safety-first policy; conduct safety training/refreshers for logistics staff; partner with EHS Manager and supervisor on audits and corrective actions.
• Leadership & Staff Development:
  Build and mentor a high-performing logistics team; set clear goals and standards; coach for performance and career growth; foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• OTTP (On-Time to Promise) and ORTR (On-Time Release to Request) performance against targets.
• Inventory accuracy (including FIFO compliance) and cycle‑count variance.
• Kanban and PFEP effectiveness (replenishment lead time, stockouts, signal integrity).
• Safety compliance metrics for material movement (near‑miss, incident rate, training completion).
• Waste reduction and hazardous material disposal compliance (audit scores, disposal timeliness).
• Logistics cost savings achieved (freight, handling, space utilization).

• Manage all daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with all company policies and government regulations.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all warehouse activities, with a focus on quality and regulatory compliance.
• Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Oversee the operations and maintenance of all warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Ensure…