Logistics Manager - Yancey Engineered Solutions

• →Enterprise Logistics Strategy
  • →Develop and execute the enterprise logistics strategy supporting multiple manufacturing facilities.
  • →Design and optimize transportation networks for raw materials, fabricated components, WIP, and finished products.
  • →Create scalable logistics processes capable of supporting rapid company growth and increased production capacity.
  • →Standardize logistics procedures across all manufacturing locations.
• →Interplant Transportation Management
  • →Manage daily movement of WIP and finished generator enclosures between manufacturing facilities.
  • →Optimize interplant shuttle schedules to maximize production flow while minimizing transportation costs.
  • →Coordinate oversized and specialized freight movements requiring permits or escort services.
  • →Ensure transportation capacity aligns with production schedules.
  • →Develop contingency plans to minimize production disruptions caused by transportation delays.
• →Carrier Management
  • →Develop a strong internal carrier group to support our growing enterprise.
  • →Develop strategic relationships with contract transportation providers.
  • →Negotiate freight contracts and transportation agreements.
  • →Measure carrier performance using KPIs including:
  • →On-time pickup
  • →On-time delivery
  • →Damage rates
  • →Cost per mile
  • →Cost per unit shipped
  • →Develop alternative carrier networks to reduce operational risk.
• →Logistics Planning & Scheduling
  • →Collaborate with Production Planning and Scheduling teams to ensure transportation supports manufacturing priorities.
  • →Balance transportation capacity across multiple plants.
  • →Coordinate expedited shipments when necessary while minimizing premium freight expense.
  • →Lead enterprise transportation planning meetings.
• →Inventory Flow Optimization
  • →Improve material flow between facilities.
  • →Minimize transportation-related inventory delays.
  • →Reduce WIP dwell time across manufacturing sites.
  • →Improve overall manufacturing velocity through optimized logistics execution.
• →Cost Management
  • →Develop and manage enterprise logistics budgets.
  • →Identify transportation cost reduction opportunities.
  • →Optimize route utilization and freight consolidation.
  • →Reduce premium freight expense through improved planning.
  • →Monitor logistics
• →Continuous Improvement
  • →Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to logistics operations.
  • →Eliminate waste throughout transportation processes.
  • →Improve trailer utilization and loading efficiency.
  • →Standardize shipping documentation and logistics workflows.
  • →Lead cross-functional logistics improvement initiatives.
• →Systems & Analytics
  • →Utilize ERP, TMS, and WMS systems to manage transportation activities.
  • →Develop logistics dashboards and KPI reporting.
  • →Analyze transportation trends and identify improvement opportunities.
  • →Support implementation of transportation technology solutions.
• →Compliance & Safety
  • →Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and transportation laws.
  • →Maintain compliance with oversized load permitting requirements.
  • →Ensure carrier safety standards meet company expectations.
  • →Support OSHA and company safety initiatives.
• →Leadership Responsibilities
  • → Lead enterprise logistics coordinators and transportation personnel.
  • →Establish logistics standards across all facilities.
  • →Develop logistics training programs.
  • →Mentor team members for succession planning.
  • →Foster strong collaboration between operations, planning, procurement, and transportation.
• →Key Performance Indicators The Enterprise Logistics Manager will be evaluated on:
  • →Interplant transportation performance
  • →On time delivery percentage
  • →Logistics cost as a percentage of revenue
  • →Freight cost reduction
  • →Premium freight expense
  • →Trailer utilization
  • →WIP transportation cycle time
  • →Transportation-related production interruptions
  • →Carrier performance metrics
  • →Inventory velocity
  • →Damage-free shipment performance
  • →Safety performance

To be successful in this position you should be organized and have effective decision-making skills. You should possess a strong leadership skills and maintain a deep understanding of production and operational processes. The ability to work in a team environment is essential to this position as well.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.

• 8+ years of progressive logistics or supply chain leadership experience.

• 5+ years managing logistics in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Experience with oversized freight, fabricated steel products, or industrial equipment transportation.
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations, freight management, and carrier negotiations.

• Experience with ERP systems such as D365, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Epicor.

• Advanced Excel and logistics analytics skills.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

• Transportation Management System (TMS) implementation experience

• Experience supporting engineered-to-order manufacturing serving mission-critical industries such as data centers, healthcare, power generation, or industrial infrastructure

• Strategic Thinking
• Enterprise Planning
• Transportation Network Optimization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Negotiation
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Financial Acumen
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Change Management

• Results Orientation

• Ability to travel between manufacturing facilities, vendor locations, and offsite holding facilities.

• Combination of office and manufacturing environments.

• Frequent interaction with production, shipping, transportation providers, and executive leadership.

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity
• Acting in a fair and ethical manner
• Team mentality
• Delivering quality results
• Embraces change / improvement
• Exhibiting superior customer service skills
• Exhibiting pride and ownership
• Working with a sense of urgency
• Exhibiting a winning attitude