Logistics Group Leader

Drylock Technologies USA; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Drylock Technologies seeks a hands-on Logistics Group Leader to drive overnight warehouse operations in Eau Claire, WI. You will shepherd shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material handling while coaching a team and ensuring safety and quality.

Strong leadership and SAP/WMS familiarity are preferred. In this role, you will coordinate staffing, manage cross-functional collaboration, and champion continuous improvement to optimize flow and performance in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience leading logistics or warehouse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with safety-first mindset.
• Knowledge of SAP or comparable inventory/WMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support logistics team members to meet safety, quality, service, and productivity targets.
• Manage staffing and shift coverage; adjust tasks as needed to meet daily priorities.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, warehouse, and material-handling activities; monitor shipments and delays.
• Support inventory accuracy with cycle counts and proper system entries.
• Promote continuous improvement and coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Warehouse management system

Job description

Drylock Technologies is seeking a hands-on Logistics Group Leader to lead overnight warehouse and logistics operations in our Eau Claire manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for an experienced logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about safety, team development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

You will guide warehouse and material-handling activities, coordinate shipping and receiving operations, support inventory accuracy, and help team members succeed while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.

This role does not support sponsorship now or in the future.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Shift Operations

Lead, coach, and support logistics team members in meeting safety, quality, service, and productivity expectations.

Confirm appropriate staffing and coverage at the beginning of each shift, then adjust work assignments and priorities as needs change.

Follow up on prior-shift issues, communicate schedule changes, and keep the team aligned on daily priorities.

Develop team members through cross-training, timely feedback, and preparation of backup leadership coverage.

Shipping, Receiving & Inventory

Oversee shipping, receiving, warehouse, and material-handling activities.

Monitor inbound and outbound shipments, follow up with carriers, and communicate potential delays or shortages to the appropriate partners.

Support inventory accuracy through cycle counting, location control, accurate production reporting, and timely system transactions.

Coordinate raw material receipts, finished goods movement, scrap and recycling processes, and production-to-inventory reporting.

Ensure shipping paperwork and end-of-shift inventory entries are complete and accurate.

Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement

Champion Drylock's Core Values of Safety, Respect, and Ownership.

Maintain safe work practices, strong housekeeping, 5S standards, and organized warehouse areas.

Conduct routine audits and address safety, quality, and operational concerns.

Identify practical improvements and encourage team members to make continuous improvement part of everyday work.

Coordinate with Maintenance, Production, Quality, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and improve flow.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of two years of experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, supply chain, or a related field.

Forklift certification or ability to meet Drylock's certification requirements.

Ability to work the assigned 12-hour night schedule, with overtime or alternate-shift coverage when business needs require.

Preferred Experience

Previous lead, supervisory, or team-coaching experience.

Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with SAP or a comparable inventory and warehouse management system.

Skills That Support Success

Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building skills.

Ability to prioritize multiple demands, adapt to frequent changes, and make sound decisions.

Working knowledge of receiving, shipping, inventory control, material handling, and production-entry processes.

Comfort using computers and logistics-related systems in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to read and interpret work documents, perform basic math, and communicate clearly in English.

Initiative, independence, sound judgment, and practical problem-solving skills.

Willingness and ability to step into operational work when needed to avoid disruption.

Leadership Responsibilities

Set goals that align with company objectives and translate them into clear work expectations.

Monitor performance, provide timely feedback, and reinforce accountability.

Foster teamwork and a positive, respectful work environment.

Support, coach, train, and develop team members.

Administer company policies and procedures consistently.