Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager | Multi-Site Warehouse Operations

Black Diamond Coatings is looking for an experienced, hands-on Logistics Manager to lead daily warehouse and transportation operations across two locations.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for keeping freight costs under control, customer commitments on track, inventory accurate, and warehouse teams performing at a high level. You’ll lead a team of approximately 15-20 employees while partnering closely with plant and corporate operations.

On-time, in-full delivery to our retail customers starts at the dock. This role directly impacts customer satisfaction, freight spend, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, and our ability to scale efficiently.

• Lead daily receiving, storage, picking, packing, labeling, and shipping across two warehouse locations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through FIFO, replenishment, slotting, cycle counting, and disciplined warehouse processes.
• Develop and enforce SOPs that improve consistency, safety, accuracy, and productivity.
• Keep both facilities organized, OSHA-compliant, and audit-ready.
• Use WMS, TMS, ERP, and data analytics tools to monitor performance and improve processes.
• Schedule inbound and outbound trucks to maximize dock utilization and reduce detention.
• Source, negotiate, and book LTL, FTL, parcel, and other freight services.
• Manage relationships with carriers, brokers, and 3PL partners.
• Analyze freight spend, lane performance, and carrier scorecards to identify savings opportunities.
• Resolve transportation delays, damages, claims, and service issues.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15-20 warehouse associates, leads, and support staff.
• Partner with HR on recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training.
• Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular coaching and performance reviews.
• Manage staffing schedules, overtime, and labor allocation based on workload and seasonality.
• Build a culture centered on accountability, safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Manage warehouse and logistics expenses including labor, freight, supplies, and equipment.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs, improve labor utilization, and eliminate waste.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Finance, and Operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, or similar methodologies.

You’ll be accountable for metrics including:

• Order and shipping accuracy
• Inventory accuracy and cycle-count variance
• Freight cost per shipment / pound and as a percentage of revenue
• Dock utilization and carrier detention
• Labor productivity and overtime
• Warehouse safety and OSHA compliance
• Employee retention and engagement

• 5+ years of progressive logistics, transportation, or warehouse management experience
• Multi-site warehouse or logistics responsibility
• 3+ years leading teams of 10+ employees
• Strong knowledge of LTL, FTL, parcel, freight negotiation, and carrier management
• Working knowledge of WMS, TMS, and ERP systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel regularly between warehouse locations
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

• Experience managing freight RFPs and carrier bids
• Experience supporting large retail or big-box customers such as Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Walmart, or Amazon
• Forklift certification or experience training forklift operators
• Familiarity with DOT and warehouse safety regulations
• Lean, Six Sigma, APICS, or similar certification
• Military veteran background

This is a hands-on warehouse leadership position. The role requires regular time on the warehouse floor, working around forklifts and material-handling equipment, walking for extended periods, and lifting approximately 25-50 pounds as needed. Required PPE must be worn in designated warehouse areas.

Black Diamond Coatings is a veteran-and family-owned manufacturer of premium home improvement products. Our DOMINATOR®, AQUA-X®, and OBSESS® brands are made in the USA and sold through major retail and e-commerce channels including Amazon, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Walmart, and Shopify.