Logistics Manager

Alphagary, an Orbia business; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Parental leave

Short- and long-term disability leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Alphagary, an Orbia business, in Leominster, MA, is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee the shipping, receiving and warehousing operations. You will develop shipping schedules, manage carrier relationships and ensure on-time deliveries within cost targets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 5 years of logistics/warehouse experience in manufacturing, DOT knowledge, and strong leadership and cost-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business/transportation preferred.
• 5 years logistics/warehouse management in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of US and international shipping processes and DOT requirements.
• Experience with 3PL offsite warehouse management.
• Strong planning, organizing and cost-analysis skills.
• Ability to lead and coach teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain shipping schedules within budget.
• Ensure on-time deliveries and carrier performance.
• Manage receiving, warehousing, and inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Production, Quality and Customer Service.
• Ensure safety and compliance with company policies.
• Lead and develop direct reports.

Skills

Shipping & logistics

Carrier management

Planning & scheduling

Cost optimization

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Alphagary is hiring for a Logistics Manager in Leominster, MA

About Orbia Polymer Solutions Alphagary:

You are purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. That’s the spirit of the community you will find at Orbia: where the purpose to advance life around the world drives our global team of over 23,000 every single day.

From creating solutions to deliver clean water, secure food supplies and reliable information to steering material advances that power the future of green and smart cities, transportation, and healthcare, we never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we live for.

When you are part of the Alphagary team, you are helping to advance life around the world by manufacturing materials that are made into durable, high-performance and sustainable products that connect us to technology, help us when we are sick, keep our homes warm and dry, and enhance our safety. Alphagary designs and manufactures specialty compounds for applications that are extruded or molded by our customers into a variety of end products that we find in everyday life.

As part of the Alphagary team, you will be managing the transportation of finished goods to domestic and international customers within time and cost guidelines. Key to the role is managing the timeliness of deliveries, cost control in shipping and selection of carriers. Manage all aspects of receiving incoming raw materials and warehouse management. Manage inventory accuracy. Train and develop direct reports ensuring all employees are working to standards in work, safety, health and other performance.

You will

• Develop and maintain shipping schedules to meet the needs of the business and within budgetary costs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through on time delivery metrics and cost, and quantity and nature of customer complaints.
• Ensure that carriers meet all state and federal requirements for domestic and international shipments.
• Develop and maintain accurate shipping and finished goods in stock records and organize warehouse locations finished goods prior to shipping.
• Manage and ensure that all shipping programs and priorities are achieved within costs. Ensure that intercompany shipments are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner. Ensure raw materials are moved from outside warehouses to keep production supplied.
• Manage and ensure good management practice to maintain employee motivation and engagement. Ensure effective training, development, performance and safety. Ensure compliance with company safety programs. This includes but is not limited to ongoing safety training, forklift operation, HazCom and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Ensure that good communication is maintained between the Shipping, Production, Quality, and Customer Service departments to facilitate shipping of finished goods and to provide customers with accurate delivery information.
• Manage the raw material and finish good inventory to ensure accuracy. Perform daily cycle count activity and assist with solving any inventory accuracy issues.
• Ensure all logistics operations are carried out safely and meet company and insurer’s safety and environmental policies. Contribute to the development and improvement of safety policies and procedures. Ensure the maintenance of good standards of housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Business Administration or Transportation Management.
• 5 years of experience successful experience in logistics/warehouse management in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of variety of US and international processes, safety and regulations related to all functions of shipping and receiving of goods. This should include knowledge of bulk tankers and rail cars. DOT knowledge and experience preferred.
• Prior management experience for 3PL offsite warehouse experience.
• Experience in controlled audit both internal and external.
• Strong ability for planning, organizing and administration. Proven track record of effective problem-solving and understanding of procedures in a global matrixed environment.
• Possess ability to be a self-directed team player. Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions. Excellent communication and listening skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle conflicting priorities and manage business pressures effectively.
• Strong analysis and cost skills to evaluate financial impacts to the business and search out cost efficient solutions.
• Ability to coach and train employees.
• Demonstrated focus on safety and quality

We welcome purpose-driven dreamers, doers, and builders, recognising that it takes difference to make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, talents, and perspective to moving your career, the company, people, and the planet forward, we’d like to hear from you.

We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity, and background.

The compensation for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.

Orbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.