Logistics Manager

Locke Solutions; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Locke Solutions is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead and optimize transportation, unloading/loading layouts, and schedule coordination across our growing operations. You will drive cost reductions, ensure safety and quality, and maintain strong collaboration with QC, yard staff, and sales teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a proactive approach to planning and reporting shipments, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service and efficient yard operations.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in construction project management.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and vendors.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills 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.

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 with QC technicians, Yard Managers, forklift drivers, patchers, and production staff.
• Provide top quality customer service by calling customers before delivery and updating status.
• Work with the yard crew to determine loading sequence for next day's schedule.
• Communicate delivery 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Logistics management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Engineering

Architecture

Job description

Locke Solutions is a premier provider of custom precast concrete solutions and was recently recognized as Houston’s #1 Fastest Growing Company by the Houston Business Journal. We are in an exciting period of growth, expanding from one to three locations in the past two years, with a clear trajectory toward $100 million in revenue and a vision of achieving $500 million in revenue by 2035.

Our core values, responsiveness, teamwork, an ownership mentality, a ‘get it done’ attitude, and problem‑solving, define our culture. Our team is service‑focused, continuously improving, and driven by innovation. We see obstacles as opportunities and make things happen for the team.

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.