Logistics Operations Leader: Shipping, Inventory & Planning

CertainTeed; Milan Township (OH); On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

CertainTeed seeks a results-driven Logistics Operations Manager to lead shipping, receiving, raw material planning, and inventory operations, ensuring safe, efficient plant performance. You will strengthen customer service, develop the logistics team, control costs, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

The role requires leadership, SAP and MS Office proficiency, and experience in manufacturing logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in shipping, raw materials, purchasing, or logistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Experience with Intune and Matterhorn is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict-resolution, and team-development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, navigate ambiguity, and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant shipping, receiving, warehousing, distribution, and raw material planning activities.
• Ensure accurate, error-free shipments and on-time delivery to support customer satisfaction.
• Manage raw material ordering, inventory levels, supplier relationships, and production continuity.
• Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, audits, FIFO requirements, and obsolete materials.
• Lead and develop shipping personnel, logistics planners, and traffic coordinators.
• Manage departmental budgets, equipment, service agreements, capital projects, and performance indicators.
• Partner with site leadership to improve safety, efficiency, quality, cost performance, and overall business results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Team Development

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Intune

Matterhorn

Job description

CertainTeed seeks a results-driven Logistics Operations Manager to lead shipping, receiving, raw material planning, and inventory operations, ensuring safe, efficient plant performance. You will strengthen customer service, develop the logistics team, control costs, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

The role requires leadership, SAP and MS Office proficiency, and experience in manufacturing logistics.