Warehouse and Logistics Manager - AVON PROTECTION : Job Details

Job Title: Warehouse and Logistics ManagerLocation: Cadillac, MIBusiness Unit: Respiratory Purpose of Position:A Warehouse and Logistics Manager will oversee our shipping and receiving operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of shipments, receipts, movement of goods, and optimizing processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. You will be responsible for leading a dynamic team to meet the companies delivery and financial objectives. You will also provide special project support to the Delivery Value Stream Manager and provide backup to the DVS Manager when needed. This role is hands on focusing on both tactical and strategic initiatives. Essential duties and/or Functions:

• Lead the Shipping and Receiving team, providing training, support, and performance management.
• Oversee all shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accuracy in order fulfillment and timely dispatch of products and orders.
• Manage the storage of raw and finished goods, ensuring proper rotation and accuracy.
• Coordinate logistics with outside trucking companies to ensure cost effective and timely movement of goods.
• Develop and maintain relationships with freight forwarders to negotiate rates and optimize shipping solutions.
• Handle international and domestic shipments, including hazardous material products.
• Obtain shipping quotes with carriers to ensure cost effective shipping solutions.
• Ensure accurate and efficient packaging, labeling and documentation of shipments.
• Conduct regular cycle counts of inventory.
• Collaborate with other departments such as Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement efficient shipping and receiving procedures to enhance workflow and reduce errors.
• Coordinate with production to align shipping schedules with manufacturing needs.
• Maintain system accuracy in ERP software (Sage X3).
• Resolve any shipping and receiving discrepancies and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the warehouse.
• Monitor and manage shipping costs, seeking opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Support the Delivery Value Stream Manager through continuous improvement, kaizen, and strategy projects.
• Provide backup to the Delivery Value Stream Manager as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of managerial experience
• Proven track record of leading and developing a team.
• Knowledge of shipping regulations, customs requirements, and international trade practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a fork truck.
• Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• ERP experience required.

Preferred/Desired Skills or Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Sage X3 experience preferred.

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. It's why we come to work - and it's what motivates us, every day, to do the best work we can.What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development Initiatives

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 Avon's sole election. Must 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 Cadillac, MI is $75,000 to $95,000 annually. 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 AA M/F/Vet/Disability