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The Logistics Manager is responsible for coordinating all transportation and material-flow activity — inbound scrap collection, yard-to-yard transfers, outbound shipments to mills/smelters/exporters, and container/rail/barge logistics where applicable. This role owns carrier relationships, fleet coordination (owned and third-party), scale house accuracy, and compliance with DOT and environmental regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage daily routing/dispatch for company trucks and contracted haulers picking up scrap from peddlers, industrial accounts, demolition sites, and municipal contracts
- Coordinate outbound shipments to mills, foundries, smelters, and export/container terminals; manage load scheduling to meet mill appointment windows and vessel cutoffs
- Negotiate and manage relationships with trucking companies, rail carriers, and steamship lines/freight forwarders for export containers
- Manage fleet maintenance schedules, DOT compliance (driver hours, vehicle inspections, hazmat where relevant), and driver safety programs
- Track freight costs per ton and identify opportunities to reduce cost-per-mile/cost-per-load
- Coordinate with yard operations and processing (shredder, baler, torch crews) to align inbound flow with processing capacity
- Manage permits, weight limits, and local ordinances for truck routing near residential areas or restricted roads
- Maintain relationships with commodity buyers regarding shipment timing and volume commitments
- Ensure compliance with EPA, state environmental, and OSHA regulations related to material handling and transport
- Supervise drivers (if in-house fleet)
- Manage logistics software
Qualifications
- 5+ years of logistics/transportation management experience; scrap metal, waste, aggregates, or bulk commodity industry strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of DOT regulations, hours-of-service rules, and commercial vehicle compliance
- Experience with export logistics (containerization, bill of lading)
- Familiarity with ferrous/non-ferrous grading and how it affects load planning
- Strong negotiation skills for freight rates and carrier contracts
- Proficiency with dispatch software, GPS fleet tracking, and Excel
- Ability to manage in a fast-paced, physically active yard environment
- CDL knowledge (not necessarily required to hold one) and understanding of truck weight/axle regulations
- Strong communication skills for coordinating between drivers, yard crew, sales, and mill/buyer contacts
JOB ID: 178097
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