Logistics Team Lead

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Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

A bit about us:

Are you a hands-on logistics leader ready to take ownership in a high-performance manufacturing environment?

We are a globally recognized industrial manufacturer specializing in precision-engineered flow and piping solutions used in critical infrastructure and industrial applications worldwide. With a legacy spanning more than two centuries and operations across multiple continents, we combine global strength with local execution excellence.

We're looking for a Logistics Team Lead to elevate warehouse, shipping, and transportation operations at our Southern California facility.

This is not a desk job. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives on the floor, builds strong teams, drives accountability, and delivers measurable results.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation
• Fortune 500-level medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous PTO + 12 paid holidays
• Wellness initiatives and fitness membership stipend
• Work perks discount program with savings on brands, entertainment, and experiences
• Career growth opportunities with global learning tools, leadership development, and clear advancement pathways
• High sustainability and innovation goals driving purpose and impact
• Strong commitment to safety and employee well-being
• Warm, inclusive, and people-first culture
• Be part of a company that's been "becoming better every day" for over two centuries-and still accelerating forward!

And more!

Job Details

What You'll Do:
Lead Warehouse & Transportation Operations

• Direct inbound and outbound logistics execution
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and inventory targets are achieved
• Balance demand, capacity, and material flow across departments

Build & Develop a High-Performing Team

• Coach, mentor, and develop warehouse personnel
• Drive accountability, performance management, and training programs
• Foster a culture of ownership and operational excellence

Champion Safety & 5S

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
• Lead 5S and ergonomic initiatives
• Proactively identify and eliminate operational risks

Own Trade Compliance & ERP Accuracy

• Oversee import/export documentation and compliance activities
• Ensure shipping, receiving, and inventory data integrity within ERP (SAP experience highly valued)
• Maintain customs and international trade documentation standards

Manage 3PL & Carrier Performance

• Oversee third-party logistics and transportation providers
• Drive service level performance and cost efficiency

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Apply Lean and Operational Excellence principles
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support capital investments that improve efficiency and scalability

Deliver Results Through KPIs

• Improve On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Increase Delivery & Inventory Accuracy
• Optimize Warehouse Productivity
• Participate in Daily Management & Gemba to drive execution

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or 10+ years of progressive logistics leadership experience
• Strong warehouse leadership within a manufacturing environment
• ERP system experience (SAP preferred)
• Knowledge of import/export compliance and customs documentation
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience
• APICS / CPIM certification a plus

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