Logistics Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Logistics Manager

Location : Nevada, IA | On-site, manufacturing and steel fabrication environment

Reports to : VP, Manufacturing

Compensation : $60,000–$80,000 salary plus 25% profit sharing (commensurate with experience)

Company Overview

Our client is a dynamic and growing manufacturing and fabrication company with a reputation for precision, reliability, and customer focus. They serve a diverse set of industries, providing custom-built solutions that demand efficiency and quality. Their culture values initiative, problem-solving, and teamwork — offering employees an opportunity to directly impact operational success in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Role Summary

Oversee and manage all shipping and receiving operations for a busy fabrication shop. This role ensures accurate inbound and outbound logistics, maintains compliance with shipping requirements, and supports production schedules through effective planning and coordination. The Logistics Manager will also work with carriers and vendors, negotiate freight rates, and drive continuous improvement in logistics processes. This is a hands-on position that requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with both internal teams and external partners.

Key Outcomes

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Maintain complete and accurate records, including OS&D (Overages, Shortages, and Damages).
• Support production schedules by aligning shipments with operational needs.
• Negotiate and manage freight costs, identifying savings opportunities.
• Implement and improve logistics processes that strengthen efficiency and safety.

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