Logistics Manager jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!

Scope of Responsibility

Join us at Cascade Engineering as the Logistics Manager. The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing front-end logistics and Supply Chain transportation requirements. Lead all shipping, receiving, logistics, and warehousing procedures and duties. Develop and implement strategic change, standard work, process control, and process validation for all logistic and shipping processes. Mentor and supervise the shipping and receiving team to administer work in a safe, efficient manner while supporting Supply Chain and Logistic KPIs.

Location: Buursma Plant (4950 37th St., Grand Rapids, MI 49512)

Target Pay: $63,186 - $98,996.00

Hours: 1st Shift

What You’ll Be Doing

Day to day – Set training guidelines for shipping and receiving teams. Create and / or update all shipping and receiving work instructions. Hold the position as the Corporate Administrator for customer portals, and manage all customer web sites. Manage MMOG requirements

Customer Focus - Support contract negotiations with freight companies. Liaison between customer service, carriers, and shipping departments. Manage and coordinate freight tracking / billing approvals

Department Collaboration - Support and participate in all shipping, receiving, and inventory movement QAD improvement projects as needed. Develop and administer individual and team development and accountability. Communicate regularly with Purchasing, Quality, Materials, and Operations teams to ensure Logistic and Supply Chain excellence.

Culture Bearer

• CES methodology and thinking with an emphasis on True North
• Understands and supports the values of  the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
• Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity
• Values people regardless of their background
• Exhibits the traits of a servant leader
• Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence
• Encourages open dialogue and communication
• Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization
• Responsible for relations with the communities being served by the organization and the general public
• Represents the organization as appropriate with community organizations, government officials, and other constituencies
• Pursues Excellence