Senior Logistics Manager — Lean, Scalable Operations

RK Industries; Aurora (CO); In loco; USD 112.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

RK Industries in Aurora, CO is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end shipping, receiving, shop floor inventory, and material handling teams to keep production moving.

You will develop department structure, SOPs, and training, manage carrier relationships, and implement Lean practices to improve on-time delivery and cost.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in supply chain, 5+ years logistics and 2+ years in a leadership role, and experience with ERP/WMS and Lean manufacturing.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of progressive logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing operations experience, including 2+ years in a management role.
• Demonstrated experience managing shipping/receiving, inventory control, and material handling teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and material flow concepts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to analyze operational data and translate insights into actionable improvements.

Mansioni

• Build a high-performing logistics organization capable of scaling with our growth trajectory.
• Define department structure, roles, and career development pathways to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop training programs and SOPs that create repeatable performance across all logistics functions.
• Establish succession planning and cross-training initiatives to ensure operational continuity.
• Oversee inbound/outbound freight operations, ensuring receipt and documentation of materials and finished goods.
• Manage carrier relationships, freight contracts and costs, and compliance with shipping regulations.
• Implement and maintain robust receiving processes to minimize discrepancies.
• Monitor KPIs for on-time delivery, damage rates, and freight costs.
• Maintain accurate, real-time inventory records across all shop floor locations.
• Design staging areas and workflows aligned with lean principles to reduce travel time and waste.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Operational planning

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Strumenti

ERP/WMS

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

RK Industries in Aurora, CO is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end shipping, receiving, shop floor inventory, and material handling teams to keep production moving.

You will develop department structure, SOPs, and training, manage carrier relationships, and implement Lean practices to improve on-time delivery and cost.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in supply chain, 5+ years logistics and 2+ years in a leadership role, and experience with ERP/WMS and Lean manufacturing.