LOGISTICS MANAGER at Kingspan Group in Columbus, OH

Job description

• We are looking for a Logistics Manager for our Columbus, Ohio facility.
• Summary: Direct the Logistics department to align with local and corporate standards and targets. Coordinate the day-to-day operations for all aspects of logistics, including distribution, inventory, and shipping/receiving.  Arrange the warehousing and shipping of products to customers. Investigate and respond to inquiries regarding distribution and shipping/receiving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace and proactively manage the safety culture.
• Manage in accordance with ISO standards 9001,14001,45001, and 37301.
• Manage all inbound and outbound goods movements, ensuring timely and accurate entries into the ERP system.
• Ensure delivery of product free from damage, on time, and in full.
• Manage vendors and drive high performance, negotiate rates.
• Set housekeeping standards and inspect regularly.
• Effectively lead subordinate supervisors and employees.
• Maintain discipline, monitor attendance, and appraise performance.
• Using continuous improvement methods, develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve methods and equipment performance.
• Ensure employees are trained on Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments.
• Report KPI’s as required.
• Keep within all relevant budgets and monitor freight costs vs revenues.
• Responsible for performing tasks involved in traffic logistics management, including delivery creation, invoicing, customs documentation, product distribution, and inventory control.
• Schedule and coordinate shipments to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Provide services that guarantee the timely and accurate delivery of goods manufactured by third parties inside or outside the organization.
• Submit reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Manage, organize, and control inventory.
• Respond to any internal or external complaints with effective RC/CA.
• Working with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Follow the Group Code of Conduct and Group Compliance.
• Follow Compliance requirements per “KNA-SOP-1705 Compliance Roles and Responsibilities.”
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook and SAP.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Must be extremely proactive, organized, and deadline oriented.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask effectively.
• A team player who should also be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Customer service oriented.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-On Safety Leadership
• Is visibly safety-minded in a busy plant environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Is steady, consistent, and personally grounded in standards others can trust.
• Remains attentive to conditions that affect people, equipment, and product movement.
• Working Supervisor Presence
• Earns credibility by being approachable, practical, and willing to stay close to the work.
• Is comfortable leading from the floor rather than relying on distance or title.
• Balances authority with teamwork in a small, hands-on operating environment.
• Steady Operational Judgment
• Stays composed when shipment timing, inventory accuracy, or customer expectations create pressure.
• Shows sound judgment by weighing urgency against safety, compliance, cost, and quality.
• Is practical and decisive without becoming reactive or careless.
• Disciplined Process Mindset
• Values structure, accuracy, and repeatable standards in daily logistics work.
• Is naturally attentive to details that affect inventory, shipping quality, and ISO expectations.
• Takes pride in consistency when small errors can create larger operational issues.
• Fair Team Accountability
• Is consistent, fair, and direct when setting expectations with frontline employees.
• Is present, respectful, and clear in ways that make others comfortable trusting their direction.
• Has a firm but balanced leadership style rooted in respect, morale, and teamwork.
• Practical Learning Agility
• Is curious about better ways to work while staying grounded in what is realistic on the floor.
• Is open to learning new tools, asking questions, and adapting as processes evolve.
• Relies on sound judgment when considering technology-enabled information, recommendations, or change.
• Reliable Cross-Functional Partner
• Is dependable and straightforward when working across production, inventory, customer service, and vendors.
• Understands the pressure created when logistics decisions affect other parts of the operation.
• Has a strong sense of ownership while remaining cooperative, service-minded, and easy to work with.

Skills

Required

• Customer service oriented

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Assistance Program.
• Salary range $85,000 - $97,000 (We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary - therefore, base pay offered will vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.)