Plant Warehouse Logistics Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Plant Warehouse Logistics Manager, you’ll lead inventory and warehouse logistics operations that directly impact plant performance. This role sits at the intersection of operations and finance, ensuring the efficient flow of goods, strong inventory controls, and continuous improvement across warehouse processes. You’ll partner cross‑functionally as part of a team dedicated to delivering accuracy, strengthening accountability, and achieving operational excellence.

• Oversee inventory operations to ensure accurate tracking, reconciliation, and reporting across the plant.
• Lead and develop Inventory Controllers, providing coaching, feedback, and performance support.
• Review daily inventory activity and resolve discrepancies, including investigating variances and driving corrective actions.
• Partner with transportation and warehouse teams to support outbound manifest accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Support inventory reporting including identifying and addressing discrepancies and supporting period‑end processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including implementing best practices across warehouse and inventory operations.
• Participate in and lead cross‑functional meetings, including inventory reviews, quality holds, and operational updates.
• Support root cause analysis efforts to identify and resolve operational and inventory issues.
• Create and maintain the daily outbound shipment schedule for shipping operations.
• Select carriers within the TM system to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Monitor the carrier pool to confirm equipment availability, coordinating with a third‑party team.
• Support damage validations and troubleshooting to root cause.

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• Experience with inventory operations and warehouse processes.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and warehouse systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with vendor management.

• Combination of office and warehouse environment.
• Regular interaction with inventory systems and warehouse operations.
• Physical activity may include walking, lifting, and conducting inventory counts.
• Exposure to warehouse conditions including noise, temperature changes, and required PPE when on the plant floor.
• Fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Primarily standard business hours with flexibility required to support audits, reporting cycles, and operational needs.
• Occasional travel may be required for inter‑plant coordination or audits.

$101,840 – 127,300

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Savings and Investment Plan with company match and contribution
• Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
• Employee recognition program

The ability to work a full shift, arrive on time, work overtime as needed and perform according to the required schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.