Alcom of Montana Hiring for Logistics Manager at Bonner, MT, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION : Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

STATUS : Exempt (salary)

Exempt (salary)

S TO :

Direct-Plant Manager, Dotted-line- Director of Logistics

DATE : August 2023

August 2023

DIRECT S :

Logistics Assistant, Logistics Coordinator, Shipping Supervisor

LOCATION : Bonner, MT

Bonner, MT

POSITION SUMMARY :

Manages and leads a team of personnel in the shipment of aluminum trailers to dealers across the Western US and Canada. Duties include performance management, employee relations, vendor relations, work scheduling and assigning workload, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and workplace policies.

The best candidate is a relationship builder, has a strong sense of urgency, and is committed to finding innovative solutions.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBITIES :

• Manages and supervises Logistics personnel to meet scheduled goals.
• Ensures effective communication between Sales, Parts, and Production departments on all shifts.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results.
• Schedules employees to ensure adequate labor is available and seeks to improve efficiencies.
• Sets goals and expectations for subordinates to ensure optimal performance by providing both positive and timely constructive feedback.
• Ensures a well-rounded team through cross training; develops subordinates by offering challenging assignments and providing opportunities for growth.
• Manages invoicing / shipping calendar and builds loads based on production output.
• Collaborates with sales reps and dealers to schedule shipments ready to ship.
• Negotiates with carriers to schedule shipments and prepares purchase orders.
• Measures carrier performance and makes improvement recommendations
• Tracks pending financing approvals and communicates with sales reps / dealers for resolution.
• Oversees the finished goods inventory program to ensure accuracy.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven track record in a fast-paced, professional work environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Above average problem-solving ability
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision
• Previous management experience
• A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others in a positive manner.
• An ability to think ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Strong manager skills, including employee hiring and retention, performance review and discipline.
• Measurement of performance to goals and standards.
• An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
• Quality management systems and continuous improvement orientation.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Inventory management expertise.
• Above average conflict resolution skills.

DESIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

• A 4-year college business degree preferred. May recognize equivalent related work experience.
• Desire 5 or more years of warehousing, shipping, and receiving or logistics supervisory experience
• Knowledge of MRP and planning software preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel)
• Must have general knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits :

Schedule :

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