Logistics Manager
Company: MPW
Location: Hebron
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Description. The Logistics
Manager will centralize and lead the planning, coordination,
execution, and continuous improvement of all logistics-related
functions across the company — including but not limited to
dispatch, warehousing, shipping/receiving, inventory, procurement
interfaces, transportation coordination, maintenance interface, and
compliance. This role will govern how logistics work is done
through policy, process standards, performance metrics, and
cross-functional alignment to support operational excellence,
continuous improvement, and long-term customer service performance.
Primary Responsibilities Lead and integrate logistics functions
across dispatch, warehouse operations, fleet positioning,
receiving/shipping, inventory control, and procurement liaising.
Define goals, KPIs, standards and service levels for logistics
performance and customer delivery expectations. Create and manage
centralized logistics policies, SOPs, workflows, and continuous
improvement roadmaps. Cross-Functional Coordination Work closely
with Dispatch, Warehouse Leads, Procurement, Transportation/DOT
team, and Maintenance to ensure alignment of planning, resource
availability, and execution performance. Drive clear governance for
inbound/outbound processes, staging and equipment readiness, parts
and tooling availability, and job site logistics sequencing.
Performance, Reporting & Analysis Develop regular reporting on
utilization, delivery performance, cost drivers, inventory
accuracy, on-time performance, and resource allocation that drives
operational decisions and enhances efficiency. Partner with
finance/operations to monitor cost, process bottlenecks, and
opportunities for automation or standardization. Compliance & Risk
Management Ensure logistics processes align with relevant
transportation, safety, and warehouse regulatory requirements
(including DOT/safety coordination) and is executable consistently
in a decentralized, distributed environment. Promote and enforce
safety, security, and quality standards in all logistics
activities; reduce risk to customer service and the business by
improving compliance, asset/equipment utilization, and
responsiveness. Team Development & Influence Provide leadership,
coaching, and structure to logistics-related roles (warehouse
supervisors, dispatch coordinators, inventory specialists). Serve
as a key liaison with senior leadership on capacity planning,
business growth enablement, and logistics resource investment. Core
Duties & Activities Centralize forecasting for people/equipment
needs and align with dispatch and customer demand. Standardize
receiving/shipping processes and documentation across sites.
Optimize warehouse layout, parts/inventory storage systems, and
replenishment planning. Lead vendor/carrier management and rate
negotiations where relevant. Evaluate logistics technologies,
WMS/TMS systems, and tools to improve visibility and accuracy.
Facilitate cross-site logistics consistency and continuous
improvement frameworks.
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