Manufacturing Logistics Leader & Inventory Optimizer

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp. seeks a Logistics Manager to lead warehousing, inventory control, and cross-functional logistics initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will oversee safe operations, optimize parts flow across multiple facilities, and drive continuous improvement through Lean practices and cycle-count programs, aligning with production goals and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products and analysis of data utilizing Excel.
• 5+ years of similar work experience in a warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• English language competency and legible writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises warehouse team members, including hiring, training, assigning work, performance reviews, and handling employee relations matters.
• Ensures a safe working environment, enforcing all safety policies, training requirements, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Promotes and ensures accurate inventory records (physical and virtual); partners with other departments to improve parts flow and minimize discrepancies.
• Improves the Physical Inventory process, including guidance of the Cycle Count Team.
• Implements and oversees a Proactive Cycle Count group, including writing procedures, training, and leading root-cause analysis.
• Responsible for domestic and international receiving functions.
• Manages Kanban and sequence-pick delivery operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Oversees Cross-Dock operations.
• Oversees Re-Pack operations.
• Initiates and supports continuous improvement activities within the department.
• Reduces cost and non-value-added activity through Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Understands and complies with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Tracks goals and strategic objectives to meet the business plan.
• Participates in planning processes involving cross-functional teams.
• Achieves financial objectives, including preparing the annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and taking corrective action.
• Performs special projects and related tasks as requested

Skills

Strong communication

English language proficiency

multitask

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

APICS or CSCMP certification preferred

Experience equivalency allowed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp. seeks a Logistics Manager to lead warehousing, inventory control, and cross-functional logistics initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will oversee safe operations, optimize parts flow across multiple facilities, and drive continuous improvement through Lean practices and cycle-count programs, aligning with production goals and customer satisfaction.