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Logistics Leader

Logistics Leader

Canton Drop Forge, Inc. • Canton, OH, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Logistics Leader

Location : Canton, Ohio (Onsite)

Company : Canton Drop Forge

Schedule : Monday – Friday : 7 : 30 AM – 4 : 30 PM

  • Occasional Variation due to Operational Needs

Canton Drop Forge is a worldwide leader in Custom and Closed Die Forgings. Thanks to our over 100 years of prosperity as a company, we provide top benefits for our valued employees to prosper and reach their greatest potentials. Becoming a member of Canton Drop Forge means joining a team that benefits from more than a century of learned knowledge and industry skills.

At Canton Drop Forge , you'll gain valuable experience in servicing our six major markets of expertise. We lead the way in closed die forging innovation for the aerospace, oilfield, power generation, mechanical power transmission, off-highway and railway industries.

Position Overview :

The Logistics Leader oversees all daily shipping and logistics functions to ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant movement of forgings to customers, vendors, and internal departments. This role supervises a Logistics Coordinator and union hourly employees, coordinating scheduling, shipment documentation, customer dispatches, and communication across Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales.

The Logistics Leader is accountable for shipping accuracy, workflow optimization, documentation quality, carrier coordination, and departmental compliance within ISO standards. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced heavy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Shipment Scheduling & Execution : Plan, schedule, and coordinate all outbound customer shipments in alignment with production priorities, customer delivery requirements, and Production Control forecasts. Ensure uninterrupted flow of product to customers, subcontractors, and vendors. Collaborate with Operations and Quality Control to confirm order readiness, packaging, certification, and shipment accuracy. Allocate daily work assignments to Logistics Coordinator and union employees to meet shipment deadlines.
  • Documentation & Compliance : Prepare, verify, and maintain all shipping documentation, including pack lists, Bills of Lading (BOLs), certifications, traceability records, and shipping notices. Ensure accuracy and completeness of all shipping paperwork prior to truck departure. Maintain ISO documentation, procedures, and audit-readiness for the Logistics area. Maintain records for daily shipments, inventory movement, and departmental metrics.
  • Inbound Delivery Coordination : Direct all inbound deliveries of customer forgings from vendors. Direct incoming drivers, validate deliveries, coordinate inspection needs, and ensure timely movement to appropriate departments. Communicate with Procurement, and Operations regarding expected shipments.
  • Inventory, Materials, & Equipment Oversight : Track and communicate available finished goods inventory and shipment-ready material to Production Control and Procurement. Maintain adequate supply of shipping materials such as pallets, banding, protective packaging, and documentation supplies. Coordinate departmental equipment repairs and preventative maintenance needs with Maintenance department based on shipping needs.
  • Leadership & Daily Oversight : Provide daily leadership, direction, and performance oversight to Logistics Coordinator and union shipping personnel. Conduct toolbox talks, train employees on documentation accuracy, safe material handling, and standardized processes. Promote a culture of accuracy, timeliness, and safety. Partner with HR and Production Control on staffing, training needs, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with Production Control, Operations, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales to ensure alignment on schedules and customer delivery commitments. Communicate proactively with customer logistics companies to coordinate outbound logistics, pickups, and delivery requirements. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline shipping workflows, reduce errors, and improve delivery performance.
  • Safety Responsibilities : Ensure all Logistics staff follow company safety policies, PPE requirements, forklift safety rules, and proper material-handling procedures. Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free shipment staging area, addressing safety issues with EHS and Maintenance as needed. Verify safe operation and daily inspection of forklifts, hoists, and material-handling equipment. Ensure proper load security, packaging, and banding to prevent shifting or safety risks during transport.

    • Qualifications :

  • 3+ years of experience in logistics, shipping / receiving, production planning, or traffic management in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience leading or coordinating teams; union supervisory experience preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of Bills of Lading, pack lists, freight coordination, and shipping / receiving processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer POs, BOLs, and shipping requirements.
  • ERP experience preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite required.
  • Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Ability to work occasional overtime to meet customer delivery demands.
  • Written and spoken fluency in Latin American Spanish and English preferred.
  • Must be able to walk, stand, and move materials in shipping / receiving areas as required.

    • Canton Drop Forge is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Canton Drop Forge offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package including medical, dental, life disability, 401k matching, vacation, and sick time.

    Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and a thorough drug screen.

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