What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager position at Locke Investments, LLC?
Locke Solutions, a dynamic small to medium-sized company, is experiencing rapid growth and expansion. From a single location to an impressive three, our journey has just begun, with ambitious plans to reach 5-10 locations within the next 7 years. Our commitment to success is evident in our remarkable revenue growth, soaring from $13 million in 2021 to an impressive $55 million in 2023. These achievements reflect the boundless opportunities that lie ahead for our dedicated team.
Our workforce, comprised of smart and energetic individuals, is passionate about providing exceptional customer service. Driven by a commitment to elevating customer experiences and fostering an empowering work environment, we simplify complexities and generate positive outcomes. At Locke Solutions, we embody a service-oriented ethos, embrace innovation, and collaboratively tackle challenges to achieve outstanding results. We genuinely care about our employees, striving to make their lives better, aligning with our dual purpose of making customer lives easier and improving the lives of our team members.
As a Logistics Manager at Locke Solutions, you will be instrumental in maintaining a high level of productivity, safety, and quality. Your leadership will play a pivotal role in achieving operational excellence, setting clear expectations for your team, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reduce transportation costs by optimizing logistics processes.
- Oversee the layout for unloading, loading, and staging of trucks.
- Resolve production schedule conflicts prior to shipments.
- Develop a weekly report detailing demurrage charges and in-house issues.
- Maintain a daily log of scheduled shipments.
- Ensure the receiving/loading area is clean and organized daily.
- Communicate shipment statuses, product repairs, and inventory levels with key personnel, including QC technicians, Yard Managers, forklift drivers, patchers, and production staff.
- Provide top quality customer service by calling customers before delivery and updating them on shipment status.
- Work with the yard crew to determine the loading sequence for the next day's schedule and yard layout.
- Communicate delivery requests and miscellaneous requests with the sales staff.
- Forecast and schedule work three days in advance.
- Build strong relationships with carriers, vendors, and customers to communicate delivery statuses.
- Responsible for obtaining quotes from carriers for future deliveries.
- Oversee the coordination for delivery and pick-up of products.
- Organize the layout for structures in the yard and manage yard expansion.
- Organize and maintain inventory of rebar, cast iron, galvanized materials, BOM shed, accessories, and molds.
- Prepare pre-load spots for previous-day shipments.
KEY RESULTS:
- Achieve cost reduction in transportation and logistics.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient loading and unloading area.
- Resolve production and scheduling conflicts proactively.
- Deliver accurate and timely reports on logistics and demurrage charges.
- Ensure seamless communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through proactive communication and service.
- Develop and maintain a well-organized yard and inventory system.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5-7 years of experience in construction project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and vendors.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with construction industry standards, regulations, safety, quality, and best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
Join our team at Locke Solutions as a Logistics Manager. At Locke Solutions, we value efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to excellence!