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SalaryIPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. We have over 2,500 colleagues in 20 manufacturing facilities, two corporate & sales offices and three R&D facilities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Continental Europe, and China. IPL operates in a fast paced and dynamic environment and has significant growth plans, acquiring four businesses within the past year.
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The Leominster Team is looking to fill the role of Logistics Managerin their Leominster, Massachusetts facility. The Logistics Manager is responsible for the overall supply chain management and includes organizing and monitoring storage and distribution of goods. The goal is to manage the entire order cycle to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction. Managing the Warehouse Supervisor and office clerks, responsible for year-end physical inventory, and managing the flow of information and paperwork to ensure timely shipping and compliance.
The Leominster site is one of the manufacturing sites for IPL’s Large Format and Retail Packaging (LF&R) business in the United States. LF&R is a growing segment, with annual revenue of approximately $200m and significant growth potential, and is part of the Environmental, Returnable and Industrial Solutions (ERIS) Division of IPL.
Position Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Leominster, Massachusetts
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer service.
- Coordinate direct shipping to retail shipments
- Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle.
- Liaise and negotiate with transportation companies to produce the best rates.
- Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
- Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments.
- Resolve any arising problems or complaints.
- Supervise, coach, and train warehouse workforce.
- Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets.
- Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
- Comply with laws, regulations, and ISO requirements.
- Oversee management of all freight systems.
- Maintains all files and records related to shipping operations.
- Coordinate all Receiving functions.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
Essential experience and skills:
- BS in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain preferred.
- Proven working experience as a Logistics Manager.
- Demonstrate ability to lead and manage staff.
- Proficient in standard logistics software.
- Prior work experience with WMS systems and use of RFF scanners a plus.
- Prior experience with UPS and FedEx systems a plus.
- Ability to navigate the TMS system to negotiate transportation.
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift – certification provided on-site.
- Reliability and good attendance is imperative.
- Ability to communicate effectively with shipping staff, multiple departments and carriers/vendors.
- Time management, planning, and organization skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a team and maintain good working relationships with co-workers.
- Math aptitude – ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Working Conditions:
- Standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time - up to 8 hours or more per day.
- Occasional Lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent travel between warehouse locations
- Face-paced environment: subject to numerous priority changes and short-notice activity.
