Manufacturing Logistics Manager

Location: Western Kentucky (onsite)

Type: Permanent · Full time

An automotive supplier needs a Logistics Manager to run materials and logistics for its plant, reporting straight to the General Manager. You will lead a small team, own the production schedule and act as the customer's main contact on delivery and packaging. The plant wants someone in the seat soon.

What you'll do

• Turn customer orders into the master production schedule and set daily priorities

• Order raw materials and manage their delivery schedule

• Oversee shipping, receiving and inbound and outbound freight for the site

• Manage carriers, track their performance and check freight bills

• Make sure every shipment meets the customer's packaging requirements, and handle customer questions and complaints on logistics

• Lead two direct reports: a customer materials coordinator and a scheduling coordinator

What you bring

• 5 to 10 years in logistics, materials or supply chain within manufacturing

• Real people management experience, not only process ownership

• Scheduling and materials planning on an ERP or MRP system such as AS400, JD Edwards, SAP or similar

• Shipping and receiving management, including carrier relationships and freight billing

• Direct customer contact on supply chain and packaging compliance

• Clear writing and speaking; able to travel when needed

Nice to have: Hands-on AS400 experience.

Mural Group is recruiting for this role on behalf of a client. Apply here and a Mural recruiter will be in touch.