Keller Executive Search is partnering with a global manufacturer of specialist engineered products that serve customers across healthcare custodial and other regulated environments worldwide The business is in an active growth phase and is investing in its US operation to match the standards of a mature international group To lead that operation on the ground our client is seeking a handson Warehouse and Transportation Manager for its site in Madison Heights MichiganThis is a rare opportunity to own an entire US warehouse and transportation function endtoend from receiving and putaway through picking packing dispatch and national delivery Reporting to the Head of Operations and forming part of the Site Leadership Team you will be the single accountable leader for how highvalue national shipments move safely accurately on time and at controlled cost You will shape the team embed the systems and standards and bring the site up to global standard Across the industry inventory accuracy and coordinated transportation are the biggest levers for ontimeinfull performance and here you will own bothIt is a role for a working manager who is as comfortable on the dock as in front of a KPI dashboard With total responsibility for the function and a direct line into global leadership the right person will find genuine autonomy visible impact and a clear path toward a wider operations remit as the US business scalesKey ResponsibilitiesLead daily warehouse operations across receiving inspection putaway storage picking packing and dispatchSet clear operating standards and coach the team to improve pick accuracy productivity and rightfirsttime performanceOptimize warehouse layout slotting and workflows to reduce travel time handling and avoidable delaysDevelop implement and maintain effective standard operating procedures across all warehouse activitiesOwn inventory accuracy through disciplined transaction control cycle counting stock audits and reconciliation of physical to system stockInvestigate discrepancies lead rootcause corrective action and reduce shrinkage writeoffs and manual exceptionsPlan and manage US inbound and outbound transportation including route multistop and network planningOptimize transportation cost through route planning load consolidation carrier selection and performance managementManage carrier and thirdparty logistics relationships to agreed service safety and compliance standardsMonitor and improve ontimeinfull delivery responding quickly to service failures and recurring issuesMaintain a safe organized and compliant operation including risk reviews incident investigations and auditready recordsBuild motivate and develop a highperforming team with clear roles goals standards and accountabilityRun the operation through TMSWMS and shipping platforms as the system of record producing reliable KPI reporting to the Head of Operations and Site Leadership TeamAdditional InformationPermanent fulltime roleOnsite in Madison Heights Michigan reporting to the Head of OperationsDomestic travel to suppliers carriers or company locations as required with flexibility to support operational priorities outside normal hours when necessaryMust be eligible to work in the United States relocation assistance is not offeredTo apply submit your resume through this posting Keller Executive Search manages this search on behalf of our clientRequirementsEssentialAt least five years experience in warehouse and transportation management including direct team leadershipDemonstrated experience managing highvalue national shipments with accountability for value carrier performance tracking and damageclaims riskBackground operating within a shipping dispatch warehouseoutbound distribution or transportation departmentHandson use and ownership of transport and shipping software and systems TMS WMS ERP shipping modules or carrier platformsStrong track record of improving pick accuracy inventory accuracy productivity and ontimeinfull performanceSound knowledge of cyclecounting inventory control and warehouse operating best practiceExperience of US transportation planning route optimization and managing carrier or thirdparty logistics relationshipsPractical knowledge of applicable US warehouse safety and transportation compliance requirementsConfident using warehouse inventory and performance data to identify issues make decisions and deliver measurable improvementA handson cando leadership style that sets expectations addresses underperformance and builds and follows processProfessional English proficiency spoken and written to direct the team coordinate carriers and work with global leadershipEligible to work in the United States and able to work onsite in Madison Heights MichiganPreferredExperience configuring implementing or optimizing WMSTMSERP systems not just operating themExperience in a fastpaced manufacturing multisite or highSKU distribution environmentExperience as the senior operations leader on a small US site within a 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