Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Description

The Warehouse & Logistics Manager is accountable for overseeing multi-site warehousing and transportation operations. This role is responsible for leading a team to deliver on safe, efficient, and cost-effective functions. Additionally, they will drive value through strategic plan development and execution in the areas of safety, technology, process improvement, and freight management.

This position will report to the Plant Manager at our Liberty Packaging location in Omaha, Nebraska.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for leading a team across multiple decentralized warehousing & shipping operations. Accountable for developing and executing strategies to drive efficiency between sites, including processes and procedure alignment, establishing and monitoring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement activities to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• In partnership with site leadership and EHS teams, develops thoughtful approach to drive safety incidents to zero. Leverage local and corporate incident trend data, identify focus areas, and guide teams through targeted areas of incident reduction. Serve as a key member of the leadership safety committee.
• Develop standard work for current warehouses, shipping, manufacturing, and ERP technology; ensure staff are trained on processes. Identify and execute opportunities to optimize the use of existing technology. Discover new technology enhancements to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Accountable for overall performance of freight function. Responsible for optimizing shipping lanes, including carrier identification, cost analysis, and monitoring performance against service level agreements and KPIs. In partnership with contracted transport, manage internal shipping performance. In partnership with production scheduling and sales team, achieve maximum trailer utilization.
• In partnership with sales, operations, and scheduling teams, coordinate ongoing communication and collaboration with customers (both internal and external) to ensure results meet or exceed customer expectations for OTD and quality.
• Maintain accurate records and manage inventories with emphasis on cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and inventory resolution. Manage weekly, quarterly, and yearly inventory cycle count procedures and drive best practices for sustainability. Oversee inventory controls, returns, product damage, material transactions, and inventory balances.
• In partnership with plant leadership, accountable for development and maintenance of budgets for locations. Accountable for the preparation of variance reports and for establishing expenditure controls to ensure departments meet or exceed budgeted performance commitments.
• Responsible for developing and managing talent to support current and future business needs. In partnership with the HR function, leads team through timely and effective execution of cyclical and ad hoc talent processes in the areas of: performance management, coaching, employee development, compensation, talent planning, and employee engagement.
• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, business management, engineering, or related field AND 4+ years' warehouse and / or distribution management experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years' experience leading transportation/logistics teams
• Previous experience with freight or fleet management
• Experience preparing and maintaining departmental budgets
• Experience developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers and vendors
• Previous experience effectively managing time and competing priorities

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience with industry-specific software (Amtech, JD Edwards, CTI, DataServ)
• Experience in corrugated and / or packaging industry
• Experience presenting information to senior leadership and / or executive teams
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting base salary range for this position is $93,840 - $117,300 per year. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota,Liberty Diversified International (LDI)is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values - Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includesLiberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom SolutionsandQuarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.