Logistics Manager

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker's Pride, LLC in Kentwood, Michigan is looking for a skilled professional to maintain inventory and oversee logistics operations. You will be responsible for training warehouse staff, ensuring performance standards, and managing inbound and outbound product accuracy.

This role requires at least 5 years of supervisory experience in the food industry and proficiency in SAP, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to train and monitor warehouse staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide clear performance expectations.
• Knowledge of procurement and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy through monitoring warehouse activities.
• Train and manage shipping and receiving employees.
• Ensure standards and corporate programs are met.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Self-confidence and problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented and confidential

Education

5+ years supervisory experience in logistics

Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Grand Rapids - H1, 3061 Shaffer Avenue, Kentwood, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Job Summary:

Maintain accurate inventory through monitoring of daily warehouse activities, cycle counts and audits. Position is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting of all inbound raw material and outbound finished product.

Job Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for training and monitoring performance of warehouse shipping and receiving employees.
• Provide clear performance expectations and accountability to meet on time delivery and receiving requirements.
• Ensure department metrics are established and delivered.
• Ensure the Transportation and Warehousing staff understands the expectation for meeting performance standards.
• Ensure that all HFS corporate programs and best practices are implemented.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

Knowledge of:

• Procurement, products, and production processes
• Knowledge and experience with SAP

Skill in:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong self-confidence, strong will to drive change, excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work with autonomy.
• Must be accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality.

Ability to:

• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Ability to effectively present information to employees, top management, public groups and/or board of directors.
• Ability to calculate figures.
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divides in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.

Proficiency in: MS Office Suite and SAP

Work Environment:

• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
• Excellent keyboarding, recordkeeping, and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions.

Physical Requirements:

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout day.
• Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to see, hear and talk.
• Required to sit approximately 50% of the day.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb and/or balance approximately 50% of the day.
• Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels.
• May be required to walk up to 400 yards to work and break areas.
• May climb steps to and from work and break areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years supervisory experience leading a logistics department accountable for shipping, receiving, and inventory management in the Food Industry or manufacturing environment.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.