Senior Manager, Logistics

DP World; Fairburn (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Georgia seeks a Senior Logistics Manager to lead end‑to‑end logistics, yard, warehouse, and distribution across a growing multi‑site campus. You will oversee 900 trailer spaces, coordinate schedules and carrier performance, and drive continuous improvement with customer‑facing responsibilities.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on operations across shifts, focusing on efficiency, accuracy, and service excellence in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end‑to‑end logistics across multiple sites.
• Strong yard and trailer optimization expertise.
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily logistics, yard, warehouse, transportation, and distribution across three or more locations.
• Direct and develop weekday and weekend managers for consistent execution.
• Maintain control of approximately 900 trailer spaces and yard operations.
• Oversee inbound/outbound trailer activity, dock flow, and inventory transitions.
• Coordinate transportation schedules, carrier performance, and freight management.
• Drive throughput, reduce trailer dwell time, improve yard flow and OTIF results.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly performance reporting to customers.
• Serve as primary customer contact for service alignment and issue resolution.
• Support multi‑site, multi‑shift, and 24/7 operations when required.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, and safety/compliance standards are met.

Skills

Multi-Site Operations

Yard Management

Logistics Management

Transportation Operations

Warehouse & Distribution

Inventory Control

Vendor & Carrier Management

Customer Relationship

KPI Analysis & Reporting

Leadership Across Shifts

Process Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Team Development

Job description

Senior Logistics Manager (DP World)

Are you a strategic logistics leader who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments and enjoys building world‑class operations? This is your opportunity to lead one of DP World’s most exciting and complex campus operations, overseeing logistics, transportation, warehouse, and yard management across a growing multi‑site network.

As our Senior Logistics Manager, you’ll play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence, optimizing the movement of goods across approximately 900 trailer spaces, and partnering directly with customers to deliver exceptional service. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to influence strategy, lead high‑performing teams across multiple shifts, and help shape the future of a rapidly expanding operation.

About the Role

The Senior Logistics Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing end‑to‑end logistics, yard, warehouse, transportation, and distribution operations within a fast‑paced, high‑volume, multi‑site campus environment (currently three locations and growing). This role provides both strategic and operational leadership to ensure efficient movement of goods, yard stability, inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, cost control, and customer service excellence. It has full accountability for stabilizing and controlling all yard operations across the campus, which collectively manages approximately 900 trailer parking spaces. The Senior Logistics Manager leads weekday and weekend management teams to ensure consistent execution across all shifts and locations.

This is a highly visible, customer‑facing role responsible for delivering accurate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reporting, while serving as a primary point of contact for customer communication and service execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily logistics, yard, warehouse, transportation, and distribution operations across a multi‑site campus (3 locations and expanding).
• Direct and oversee weekday and weekend managers, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistent execution across all shifts.
• Maintain control and stability of all yard operations, including utilization and organization of approximately 900 trailer spaces.
• Oversee inbound and outbound trailer activity, dock flow, yard movements, and inventory transitions between yard and warehouse.
• Ensure efficient coordination of transportation schedules, carrier performance, and freight management activities.
• Drive performance improvements in throughput, trailer dwell time, yard flow, and delivery execution (OTIF performance).
• Monitor operational workflows and implement strategies to increase efficiency, reduce congestion, and improve service levels.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on operational performance, KPIs, and service outcomes directly to the customer.
• Serve as a primary customer‑facing contact, ensuring proactive communication, issue resolution, and service alignment.
• Support multi‑site, multi‑shift, and 24/7 operational environments when required.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and all logistics safety and regulatory standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on stabilizing operations and driving campus‑wide efficiency.

Core Competencies

• Multi‑Site / Campus Operations Management
• Yard Management & Trailer Optimization
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Transportation Operations
• Warehouse & Distribution Integration
• Inventory Control & Flow Management
• Vendor & Carrier Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• KPI Analysis, Reporting & Performance Management
• Operational Leadership Across Multiple Shifts
• Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, DOT)
• Team Development & Workforce Planning

Compensation

DP World offers a market‑competitive compensation package for this role.