Logistics Manager
22 hours ago
Rutherford
The Logistics Manager – Fleet Operations is responsible for overseeing all transportation and fleet-related activities supporting manufacturing and distribution operations. This role ensures the efficient, safe, and cost-effective movement of raw materials and finished goods while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The Logistics Manager leads fleet operations, manages drivers and vendors, optimizes routes, controls costs, and supports on-time delivery to customers and internal facilities. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day fleet operations, including company-owned vehicles and third-party transportation providers, • Oversee driver performance, scheduling, training, and compliance with DOT and safety regulations, • Develop and implement routing strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce fuel costs, and meet delivery timelines, • Monitor fleet maintenance programs to ensure vehicle reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance, • Analyze transportation and logistics data to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements, • Collaborate with manufacturing, warehouse, and supply chain teams to align production schedules with delivery requirements, • Manage transportation budgets, fuel usage, maintenance costs, and vendor contracts, • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations, including DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA requirements, • Investigate and resolve delivery issues, accidents, service failures, and customer complaints, • Implement logistics KPIs and performance metrics to track service levels, cost efficiency, and fleet utilization, • Support continuous improvement initiatives and technology enhancements related to fleet tracking and logistics systems Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience), • 5+ years of experience in logistics or transportation management, preferably in a manufacturing environment, • Proven experience managing fleet operations, drivers, and transportation vendors, • Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, safety standards, and fleet compliance requirements, • Experience with routing software, fleet management systems, and ERP platforms, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret logistics and cost data, • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Preferred Skills • Experience managing both private fleet and common carriers, • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience, • Familiarity with warehouse operations and production scheduling, • Strong negotiation skills with transportation and maintenance vendors Working Conditions • Combination of office and on-site warehouse/manufacturing floor environment, • May require occasional travel to distribution sites or vendor locations, • Extended hours may be required during peak production or delivery periods
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