Manager of Logistics and Planning

Tower Sealants; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M-D Building Products seeks a Manager of Logistics and Planning to lead shipping, receiving, inventory control, and production scheduling at our Gainesville, GA facility.

You will run MRP, develop production schedules, and guide the Shipping, Receiving, and Production Planning teams. Cross‑functional collaboration will optimize material flow, customer delivery, and cost, while Lean methodologies enhance performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent education/experience) in a related field.
• 3–5 years in production planning/logistics with 2+ years in a lead role.
• Experience leading manufacturing or distribution teams.
• ERP/MRP experience; Oracle preferred.
• Lean and continuous improvement experience.
• Experience establishing and improving operational KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Shipping, Receiving, and Production Planning functions.
• Develop and coach team members; foster safety and accountability.
• Oversee inbound/outbound logistics and on‑time customer shipments.
• Direct production planning to balance demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to address shortages and capacity constraints.
• Drive inventory accuracy and PFEP management.
• Manage transportation, freight, and compliance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for safety, service, and performance.
• Utilize Oracle/operational data to drive improvements.
• Lead special projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Logistics management

ERP/MRP systems

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

PFEP

Visual management

KPI management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP systems

Job description

The Manager of Logistics and Planning provides hands‑on leadership for the facility's logistics, receiving, shipping, inventory control, and production planning functions. This position ensures the efficient movement of materials and finished goods throughout the manufacturing operation while achieving objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Manager leads and develops the Shipping, Receiving, and Production Planning teams and works cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, and other business partners to align material availability, production capacity, inventory levels, and customer demand. This role leverages data, business systems, and Lean methodologies to strengthen operational processes, improve service levels, and support overall plant performance.

Responsibilities

• This is a hands‑on role. The Manager will run MRP, build production schedules, step into shipping and receiving as needed, and become proficient in performing direct reports' duties.
• Provide leadership and direction for the facility's Shipping, Receiving, and Production Planning functions, ensuring alignment with plant and organizational goals.
• Lead, develop, and engage team members while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics to ensure efficient material flow and accurate, on‑time customer shipments properly accounted.
• Direct production planning and scheduling to effectively balance customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives.
• Partner with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Sales, and other functions to proactively address material shortages, capacity constraints, customer needs, and operational challenges.
• Drive inventory accuracy and optimization, including appropriate stocking strategies and Plan for Every Part (PFEP) management.
• Manage transportation and freight activities with a focus on service, cost, compliance, and customer requirements.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to safety, customer service, schedule attainment, inventory, freight, and overall operational performance.
• Utilize Oracle and operational data to identify trends, improve decision‑making, and drive process improvements.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, cross‑training, and performance management.
• Perform additional duties and lead special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in production planning, logistics, or supply chain, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with production planning, material requirements planning, inventory management, shipping, receiving, and/or logistics operations.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems required; Oracle experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience establishing, monitoring, and improving operational KPIs.
• Experience with Lean tools such as PFEP, Kaizen, Visual Management, and Value Stream Mapping preferred.
• Prior experience in a Business Systems Analyst or similar role supporting manufacturing or supply chain operations may be considered relevant when combined with demonstrated operational leadership experience.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong leadership, coaching, employee development, and performance‑management skills.
• Strong understanding of logistics, production planning, inventory management, shipping, receiving, and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, material planning, and inventory‑control principles.
• Strong analytical and business acumen with the ability to interpret operational data and translate findings into actionable business decisions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, PFEP, Visual Management, root‑cause analysis, and other process‑improvement activities.
• Ability to evaluate capacity, material requirements, inventory positions, and customer demand to support effective planning decisions.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate operational performance, risks, and recommendations to frontline employees, cross‑functional partners, and senior leadership.
• Strong relationship‑building and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of transportation, carrier management, freight documentation, warehouse operations, and material‑handling practices.
• Ability to effectively lead through changing priorities and operational disruptions.

Who is M-D?

M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry.

We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M‑D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, ourhomeand headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product they make.

At M-D, we don’t just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn’t accidental. It results from more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.

Integrity~Honesty doesn’t need a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking.

Vision~Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today.

Commitment~Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.

Communication~We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right.

Stewardship~We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight.

When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential.If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply.

M-D Building Products, Inc offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On‑Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

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