Logistics Manager: Lean Operations & High-Impact Leadership

U.S. Engineering; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement matching

529 contribution matching

Job summary

U.S. Engineering Metalworks is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee the logistics functions, including shipping, receiving, and materials handling to meet customer deliverables.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of logistics, inventory management, and lean practices.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree preferred.
• 3–7 years of related experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of logistics, inventory management, shipping and manufacturing.
• Experience leading or modeling supply chains with software tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics, shipping, receiving and materials to meet customer deliverables.
• Lead safety and training for the logistics team.
• Establish SMART goals and KPIs aligned with company mission.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive safety, productivity, quality and delivery.
• Maintain effective communication with team, management and customers.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Team building

Process improvement

Cost analysis

Inventory management

SOP development

Education

B.S. degree preferred

Job description

U.S. Engineering Metalworks is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee the logistics functions, including shipping, receiving, and materials handling to meet customer deliverables.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of logistics, inventory management, and lean practices.