Logistics Manager
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 84000 - 112000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Cleveland OH
Business Unit:Team Wendy
Purpose of Position:
Leads all logistics functions including receiving shipping warehouse operations inventory control and hazardous material management. Ensures compliance with DoD contracts and international export regulations (ITAR/EAR) and supports lean principles such as Kanban JIT & FIFO. Safety cost optimization and exceeding customer delivery expectations (OTTP OTTR) are core priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Management:
- Inbound Logistics & Receiving: Manage receipt of raw materials and components with full documentation; review Certificates of Conformance (CofC) as needed; coordinate with inward inspection and Quality.
- Supplier & Buyer/Planner Alignment: Collaborate with buyer/planners on delivery schedules PFEP data and material flow to maintain JIT and single-piece flow.
- Outbound Logistics & Shipping: Oversee timely shipments to DoD warehouses and customer facilities; ensure correct packaging labeling carrier compliance; track OTTP and ORTR performance and drive improvements to exceed customer expectations.
- Warehouse Operations: Optimize warehouse layout for efficient space utilization visual management 5S and safety; implement Kanban systems and drive JIT/FIFO practices; coordinate and supervise safe operation of equipment (forklifts pallet jacks).
- Lean Manufacturing Support: Coordinate water spiders to sustain single-piece flow on production lines; aintegrate logistics processes with lean principles to reduce waste and improve flow.
- Inventory Control: Maintain high inventory accuracy via cycle counts and audits; maintain accurate stock levels to facilitate appropriate procurement decisions avoiding shortages/excess; implement discrepancy resolution and continuous improvement routines.
- Waste & Hazardous Material Management: Oversee waste control and removal; ensure safe handling storage and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations and EHS standards.
- Compliance & Export Control: Ensure adherence to DoD contract logistics requirements; comply with ITAR/EAR and other international export regulations; maintain audit-ready records and documentation integrity.
- Cost Optimization: Identify and execute logistics cost-reduction initiatives (space utilization handling efficiency freight optimization) without compromising quality or compliance; analyze data to drive measurable savings.
- Safety & EHS Alignment: Enforce safe material movement aligned to EHS and Safety-First policy; conduct safety training/refreshers for logistics staff; partner with EHS Manager and Supervisor on audits and corrective actions.
- Leadership & Staff Development: Build and mentor a high-performing logistics team; set clear goals and standards; coach for performance and career growth; foster accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
Metrics & Reporting:
- OTTP (On-Time to Promise) and ORTR (On-Time Release to Request) performance against targets.
- Inventory accuracy (including FIFO compliance) and cycle-count variance.
- Kanban and PFEP effectiveness (replenishment lead time stockouts signal integrity).
- Safety compliance metrics for material movement (near-miss incident rate training completion).
- Waste reduction and hazardous material disposal compliance (audit scores disposal timeliness).
- Logistics cost savings achieved (freight handling space utilization).
Warehouse Operations:
- Manage all daily warehouse operations ensuring efficiency safety and compliance with all company policies and government regulations.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all warehouse activities with a focus on quality and regulatory compliance.
- Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization to improve workflow and efficiency.
- Oversee the operations and maintenance of all warehouse equipment (e.g. forklifts pallet jacks).
- Ensure a clean organized and secure warehouse environment including controlled access to sensitive materials.
Skills & Competencies:
- Expertise in Kanban JIT FIFO PFEP lean manufacturing and 5S.
- Strong knowledge of DoD logistics compliance and international export regulations (ITAR/EAR).
- Proficiency in hazardous material handling and waste management.
- Exceptional leadership interpersonal communication and stakeholder management.
- Data literacy for logistics analysis (ERP/WMS reporting dashboards); problem-solving and decision-making.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to lead Kaizen and cross-functional initiatives.
Team Leadership:
- Recruit train and manage a team of warehouse and inventory staff.
- Provide strong leadership mentorship and performance feedback to the team.
- Foster a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement.
- Schedule and coordinate team shifts to ensure adequate coverage and productivity.
Logistics and Supply Chain:
- Coordinate with procurement production and shipping departments to ensure a seamless flow of materials and products aligning with DOD delivery requirements.
- Manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and freight carriers ensuring compliance with all defense-related shipping regulations.
- Optimize shipping and receiving processes to reduce lead times and costs.
- Ensure all shipping documentation is accurate and compliant with regulations including ITAR.
Quality and Compliance:
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure all products are handled and stored in accordance with quality standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
- Maintain strict compliance with all relevant defense industry regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and specific DOD contracting requirements.
- Support and participate in internal and external audits related to quality and compliance.
Qualifications:
- 10 years in logistics and operational business experience within manufacturing.
- Demonstrated success with DoD contracts and compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with international shipping and export regulations (ITAR/EAR).
- Track record implementing Kanban JIT/FIFO PFEP and lean logistics with measurable results.
- Proficiency with ERP and warehouse management systems (WMS); experience leading teams and developing talent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g. CSCP CPIM).
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with government property management (GFE GFP).
About Avon Technologies:
We are a world leader in protective equipment with a reputation for innovative design high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands Avon Protection and Team Wendy supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives. Its why we come to work - and its what motivates us every day to do the best work we can.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
- Flexible Schedule
- Generous paid time off
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Bonus Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Mentorship Program
- Supplemental plans
- Company-paid life and AD&D
- Medical/Dental/Vision
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements management reserved the right to modify add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information systems technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland OH is $84000 to $112000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job type and years of experience within the industry education etc.
EOE Including Vet/Disability
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Experience
- Office Experience
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
