Logistics Director: Lead Lean, High-Impact Ops

Cascades; Town of Ashland (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Health benefits

Annual allowance for goods andServices

Wellness program

Collaborative workplace

Job summary

Cascades is seeking a Logistics Operations Director in Ashland to lead site logistics, mentor a large team, and drive efficiency. You will develop processes, KPIs, and budgets while ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration with production, accounting, and COE teams to optimize product delivery and inventory controls.

The role requires strong leadership, manufacturing logistics experience, and proficiency with ERP systems like SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in logistics or related field.
• Experience in logistics management, preferably in manufacturing or similar sector.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge desirable.
• Ability to meet deadlines with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership with 50+ staff management.
• Railcar logistics transportation knowledge a definite asset.
• Proficient with logistics software, ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of site logistics and ensure compliant operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop logistics personnel to foster excellence and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain logistics processes, SOPs and department KPIs.
• Monitor logistics performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare, manage and monitor the logistics budget for cost-effective operations.
• Collaborate with Production and Accounting to ensure timely delivery of finished products.
• Liaise with Supply Chain Planning and COE to coordinate efforts.
• Partner with suppliers and internal departments to streamline workflows.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and optimize raw material levels with regular inventories and forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Process Improvement

Logistics Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cascades is seeking a Logistics Operations Director in Ashland to lead site logistics, mentor a large team, and drive efficiency. You will develop processes, KPIs, and budgets while ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration with production, accounting, and COE teams to optimize product delivery and inventory controls.

The role requires strong leadership, manufacturing logistics experience, and proficiency with ERP systems like SAP.