Internal Logistics Manager
Job Number: 11457
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About This Role
The Internal Logistics Manager is responsible for leading all internal material flow activities from receiving through point-of-use delivery to production. This role ensures materials are available at the right place, at the right time, and in the right quantity to support uninterrupted production while optimizing warehouse utilization, labor productivity, inventory flow, and material handling processes.
The position drives operational excellence through standardized material flow processes, continuous improvement initiatives, KPI management, and cross-functional collaboration with Planning, Scheduling, Production, Inventory Control, Procurement, and Logistics teams. The Internal Logistics Manager owns the execution of material movement strategies that support safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost objectives.
Job Description
Internal Material Flow Management
Lead all internal logistics operations including receiving, warehouse movement, kitting, staging, replenishment, and line-side delivery.
Ensure uninterrupted material flow from receiving docks to production consumption points.
Develop and maintain standardized material delivery routes and replenishment processes.
Optimize material presentation and point-of-use inventory strategies.
Drive warehouse and material flow efficiency improvements.
Production Support
Ensure line-side material availability to support production schedules.
Coordinate with Planning and Scheduling teams to align material flow with production requirements.
Lead rapid response activities for material shortages and production disruptions.
Develop escalation processes to prevent line stoppages.
Warehouse & Receiving Operations
Manage receiving, put-away, storage, staging, and replenishment activities.
Improve dock-to-stock performance and receiving execution.
Monitor warehouse utilization and material storage practices.
Drive inventory accuracy through proper material handling and transaction discipline.
Continuous Improvement
Lead warehouse layout optimization projects.
Implement material flow improvements to reduce waste and travel distance.
Support footprint reduction and space utilization initiatives.
Drive labor productivity improvements through lean material flow principles.
Lead kaizen events and operational excellence projects related to material movement.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead Internal Logistics Supervisors, Material Handlers, Receiving personnel, and Warehouse support teams.
Develop employee capabilities through training, coaching, and succession planning.
Establish a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Conduct performance reviews and development planning.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with all safety standards and material handling requirements.
Lead forklift and material handling equipment safety initiatives.
Maintain warehouse housekeeping and visual management standards.
Support environmental, health, and safety objectives.
KPI Ownership
Internal Logistics Performance
Material Delivery to Production
Line-Side Material Availability
Internal Logistics Related Production Stoppages
Kitting Accuracy
Staging Accuracy
Material Route Performance
Production Replenishment Performance
Material Movement Productivity
Receiving Performance
Dock-to-Stock Time
Receiving Accuracy
Put-Away Timeliness
Receiving Backlog
Inbound Discrepancy Resolution
Receiving Productivity
Warehouse Operations
Warehouse Execution
Warehouse Footprint Utilization
Space Utilization
Warehouse Productivity
Material Handling Efficiency
Warehouse Safety Performance
Continuous Improvement
Material Lead Time Reduction Projects
Material Flow Improvement Projects
Warehouse Layout Optimization
Footprint Reduction Initiatives
Productivity Improvement Project
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Materials Flow Management
Warehouse Operations Leadership
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Root Cause Problem Solving
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data-Driven Decision Making
Team Development & Coaching
Change Management
Safety Leadership
Operational Excellence
This role serves as the operational owner for receiving, warehouse execution, internal material movement, replenishment, and production material availability, while partnering closely with the Inventory Manager and Planning.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of materials, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain experience
3+ years of experience influencing teams through reporting and risk management, with hands-on expertise in inventory management, transportation, lean operations, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations
Experience working in a manufacturing/industrial environment
Lean Six Sigma experience or certification
Job Number: 30216032
Community / Marketing Title: Internal Logistics Manager
Location_formattedLocationLong: Georgia, US