Overview

Position Summary The Director of Logistics is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the plant's internal logistics and warehouse operations. This role owns the physical design and layout of the warehouse, the transactional integrity of inventory movements (receiving, put-away, and goods issue accuracy), the flow of materials from the warehouse to production lines, and the transportation of products to our customers. The Director will build, coach, and lead a high-performing multi-site team that reliably supports uninterrupted production. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a blend of operational discipline, systems/process expertise, and people management in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Warehouse Layout & Design • Design and continuously optimize the physical layout of the warehouse to maximize storage density, throughput, and safety, including racking configuration, slotting strategy, and flow paths. • Partner with Production, Engineering, and Safety teams to align warehouse layout with production line requirements and material presentation needs (e.g., point-of-use storage, line-side kitting areas). • Lead or oversee warehouse expansion, reconfiguration, or relocation projects as the business grows. Inventory Transactions & Systems Control • Own the accuracy and timeliness of all inventory transactions: receiving, put-away, goods issue, transfers, and returns within the D365 ERP system. • Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each transaction type to ensure data integrity between physical inventory and system records. • Serve as the warehouse subject matter expert on the D365 ERP system, partnering with IT/Systems teams on enhancements, upgrades, and issue resolution. • Drive adoption of scanning, barcoding, or RFID technologies to improve transaction accuracy and reduce manual entry errors. • Develop and lead a cycle count program that achieves and sustains high inventory accuracy targets (99%+ accuracy), reducing reliance on disruptive full physical inventories. • Own key inventory KPIs and report performance to plant and operations leadership. Material Flow to Production • In coordination with Material Planning and Production teams, design and manage material replenishment strategies (kanban, min/max, pull systems) that ensure production lines never experience material shortages or line-down events. • Coordinate closely with Production Planning, Scheduling, and Manufacturing leadership to align material delivery with production schedules and takt time. • Optimize point-of-use delivery routes, staging areas, and line-side inventory levels to balance space, cost, and service level. • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for any material flow disruptions affecting production. Transportation • Lead the arrangement of outbound freight and logistics to deliver on time to the customer. • Responsible for between-site shipping and logistics to ensure flow of materials to final assembly. Team Leadership • Lead, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors, leads, and associates across all shifts, building a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. • Establish staffing plans, shift schedules, and labor standards to meet production and shipping demands cost-effectively. • Conduct performance management, training, and development planning for the warehouse team. • Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety standards (forklift operation, material handling, ergonomics). • Apply Lean/Six Sigma principles (5S, standard work, value stream mapping) to drive measurable improvements in accuracy, throughput, cost, and safety. • Partner cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Purchasing/Procurement, Planning, and Engineering to support overall plant performance. Qualifications Required Qualifcaitons • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chai