Logistics Manager

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.JOB SUMMARY:The Logistics Manager is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the two separate warehouse facilities that support the Old Hickory Magnera mega-site. This role ensures the efficient flow of materials, components, and finished goods to support customer orders and internal production schedules while maintaining compliance, cost efficiency, and service excellence. The Logistics Manager plays a critical role in inventory control, on-time customer shipments, freight management, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage all inbound and outbound freight operations to ensure timely and accurate material flow.Oversee transportation, carriers, and 3PL partners to optimize cost and service levels.Resolve freight issues, shortages, damages, and claims. Review and approve or dispute/resolve freight invoices.Generate necessary purchase requisitions and purchase order management within MRP systems. Maintain accurate inventory to support customer orders and production. Ensure proper storage, material handling, and FIFO practices.Monitor cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory adjustments.Implement best practices to minimize shrink, damage, and obsolete materials.Support just-in-time and lean manufacturing initiatives.Ensure all logistics operations comply with DOT, OSHA, and company safety standards.Ensure proper documentation is maintained and generated for all outbound shipments including international freight. Promote a culture of safety and accountability within logistics teams.Lead, train, and develop warehouse and logistics personnel.Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and coach for continuous improvement.Foster teamwork, engagement, and operational discipline.Analyze logistics metrics (OTIF, freight spend, inventory turns, dock-to-stock time, etc.).Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.Support and/or lead future efforts for system enhancements, system changes, and warehouse improvements.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of logistics, warehouse, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment; 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.Strong knowledge of ERP/WMS systems.Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.COMPETENCIES:Partnership: Develops collaborative and trusting relationships with coworkers. Can collaborate, idea share, listen and be a member of a team while being respectful of other's and their differences.Change Leader: Ability to facilitate the process of change, while helping others to adapt to its effects. Able to explain the need for change by communicating gaps as well as the benefits while being sensitive to evolution of the people and culture.Team Leadership: Ability to develop cohesive teams, assign them roles based on strengths and develop them to meet the employee and company goals. Develop employees to their fullest potential. Creates a sense of belonging and inclusion.Cultural Leadership: Ability to orient, engage, empower and support teams to meet business goals. Encompasses the ability to create a stimulating environment and culture that fosters employee commitment and dedication. Adapt leadership style to different situations/people. Provides constructive feedback to enforce positive behaviors and handle negative behaviors.Innovation: Ability to call into question traditional methods as well as explore opportunities to optimize and improve. Encompasses overcoming challenges using innovative solutions based on intuition and experimentation.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects or tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, smell. The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time; dust; heat; humidity, odors. The noise level in the work environment varies and hearing protection is required in some work areas. The employee is frequently exposed to extremely high speed machinery with open inward turning rolls, extremely hot surface areas and moving lift truck traffic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Created: 2026-02-06