Position Summary
The Logistics Manager/Material Handler plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficient management of inventory, transportation, and supplier relations within the organization. This position involves overseeing inventory levels, coordinating shipments, managing supplier relationships, and implementing cost-saving measures. The coordinator will also track key performance indicators (KPIs), supervise a small team, and address logistical challenges to ensure smooth operations. Additionally, this role requires maintaining a safe and organized work environment while adhering to compliance standards and contributing to the overall success of the project. The position reports directly to the field Foreman and/or Superintendent
Job Posting Title(s) Logistics Manager/Material Handler
Location
CO, WY, TX, TN
Reporting
The Logistics Manager/Material Handler reports to the Foreman and/or Superintendent
Supervisory Requirements
The Logistics Manager/Material Handler supervises 2 or more Apprentices
Work Schedule
- Full-time presence in office or on job site
Physical Demands
- Standing – Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about, for extended period of time.
- Walking – Moving about on foot.
- Sitting – Remaining in the normal seated position for extended periods.
- Lifting – Raising or lowering an object (~50 lbs.) from one level to another (includes upward pulling).
- Carrying – Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder, e.g., tools equipment, and materials up to 500 lbs. up to 10 feet.
- Pushing – Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (includes slapping, striking, kicking and treadle actions)
- Pulling – Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the forces (includes jerking).
- Ascending or descending ladders, lifts, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, poles and the like.? Body agility is emphasized.?
- Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.?
- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.? This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
- Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.
- Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
- Crawl over, under and into equipment as necessary to perform job duties.? Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
- Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.? Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
- Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
- Perceiving attributes of objects, e.g., size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
- Work environments may be noisy, congested, and/or in confined spaces.
- Must be able to read and understand technical documents, blueprints, and work orders.
- The physical demands described 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.
Working Conditions
- Ability to perform duties in extreme varying temperatures, e.g., exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions, on your feet, 8 to 10 hours daily up to 6 days a week.
- Job requires employee to wear required personal tools and belt with them at all times.
- Work from all types of ladders, stepladders up to 14', "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders.
- Carry and relocate extension ladders up to 20' stepladders up to 12' by yourself.
- Employee's personal weight with personal tools cannot exceed weight limit of ladder (Class 1 250 lbs., Class 1A 300 lbs.).
- Perform work at various heights, up to 50' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks or other safe work areas.
- Work in restricted areas, switchgear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics and vaults, following proper procedures.
- Wear personal protective equipment, e.g., hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, masks, and earplugs at all times, and when applicable, respirator.
- Follow special procedures including contamination control, noise control, vibration, building systems awareness and procedures.
- Candidate must be able to work night shifts and mid shifts, as required by customers.
- Respond to short notice overtime requirements.
- Weifield Group Contracting LLC is a drug free working environment.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Weifield Group Contracting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Skills & Experience
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting
- Willingness to back up other team members in a support role when needed
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Proven experience working well with others
- Being highly detail oriented, organized, and high level of pride in work
- Possess strong interpersonal skills to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in logistics software and data analysis tools.
- Project management skills to oversee complex logistics operations
- Understand relevance of regulations and compliance standards
- Proficient in Excel and WGC Process related items
- Ability to move materials around the site
Essential Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and embrace our company values, our PACT: People, Advance Process, Community, and Trusting Relationships
Specific Job Responsibilities
Inventory Management
- Maintaining accurate Inventory Levels
- Tracking Stock using Min's & Max's established at the start of jobs.
- Restocking /Staging materials Daily or Weekly
- Forecasting demand to Ensure sufficient product availability.
Transportation Coordination
- Scheduling inbound and outbound shipment to optimize delivery times.
- Internal and External Delivery Coordination
Supplier Management
- Build relationships with Vendors.
- Ensure timely Deliveries of Materials
- Ensure quality of products when deliveries arrive.
- Documentation review and Backorder Tracking.
- Vendor Invoice review and sign off.
Cost Control
- Identifying areas of improvement and Implementing cost savings Measures.
Compliance Management
- Adhering to the General Contractor’s process and procedures to ensure compliance.
Performance Monitoring
- Tracking Key Performance Indicators, such as
Team Leadership
- Supervision of direct reports (2 or more Apprentices or Laborers)
Problem Solving
- Identifying and resolving logistical issues that may arise during the supply chain process.
Data Analysis
- Utilizing data to identify waste and make informed decisions regarding logistics strategies.
Laydown Area Organization
- Maintaining a clean and organized lay down area.
Additional Responsibilities
- Receive, offload, stage and organize materials based on plan of the day /week.
- Perform quality checks and reports at the time of delivery.
- Use equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to transport materials.
- Load and unload delivery trucks.
- Document and log shipments and stocks.
- Implement safety protocols.
- Maintain clean workspaces.
- Equipment maintenance on site equipment
- Support Fleet with site Vehicles and Site Equipment
- Coordination with our Prefab teams.
