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Logistics Site Manager

Gables Search Group
  • Plymouth, MI
  • $75,000–$90,000 Per Year
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Logistics Site Manager to oversee the comprehensive operations of our distribution facility. This pivotal role involves managing all aspects of warehouse and transportation activities, ensuring seamless supply chain execution, optimizing inventory control, and driving continuous process improvements.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, extensive experience in logistics management, and a strategic mindset to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining safety and compliance standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse team in a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence in distribution operations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, and order fulfillment to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
  • Manage transportation planning and fleet management activities, coordinating with third-party logistics providers (3PL) and NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) partners to optimize freight movement.
  • Implement process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean methodologies and continuous improvement strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve service levels.
  • Monitor profit and loss statements related to logistics activities; develop budgets, control costs, and identify areas for financial optimization.
  • Lead supply chain management efforts by coordinating demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory control to meet customer requirements effectively.
  • Supervise warehouse staff and logistics teams; foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance through effective managerial communication.
  • Utilize ERP systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and supply chain analytics tools to monitor operations, analyze data, and inform decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with shipping & receiving regulations, freight documentation standards, and safety protocols across all distribution activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, production planning, and distribution to streamline processes and improve overall supply chain performance.
  • Prepare reports on operational metrics such as inventory levels, distribution efficiency, and freight costs; recommend strategic adjustments based on data insights.

Skills

  • Extensive experience in warehouse supervision, distribution operations, and logistics management.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, or fleet operations
  • Strong understanding of profit & loss management within a logistics context.
  • Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives using Lean principles or similar methodologies.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Expertise in transportation planning, freight management (including NVOCC), demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain analytics.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience with team management skills focused on motivation and development.
  • Excellent managerial communication skills capable of coordinating across departments and external partners.
  • Knowledge of inventory control practices, warehouse operations standards, and shipping & receiving procedures.
  • Ability to analyze complex logistics data for continuous process optimization.
  • Familiarity with 3PL providers' operations as well as transportation regulations relevant to global supply chains.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Numbers & Facts

LocationPlymouth, MI
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$75,000–$90,000 Per Year
Company Size50 to 99 employees
Year Founded2002
Websitehttps://www.gablessearch.com/

About Company

Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002.  Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.

At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations.  Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.

Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.

Skills

  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
  • Distribution Managementunmatched
  • Distribution Operationsunmatched
  • Distribution Warehousingunmatched
  • Documentation Standardsunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Fleet Managementunmatched
  • Inventory Levelsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Logistics Analysisunmatched
  • Logistics Managementunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Procurement Planningunmatched
  • Production Planningunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Profit & Loss Managementunmatched
  • Profit & Loss Statementsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Shipping Operationsunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
  • Supply Chain Optimizationunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Third-Party Logistics (3PL)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Transportation Planningunmatched
  • Transportation Regulationsunmatched
  • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched

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