OVERVIEW
Cadrex is searching for a Regional Logistics Manager who is responsible for overseeing transportation, distribution, and logistics operations across multiple manufacturing sites within a defined region. This role ensures the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant movement of raw materials and finished goods while supporting production schedules and customer delivery requirements. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for logistics activities, including carrier management, freight optimization, warehouse coordination, and cross-site standardization. The Regional Logistics Manager partners closely with operations, procurement, customer service, and external logistics providers to drive performance, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage day-to-day logistics operations across multiple manufacturing and distribution locations
- Ensure timely inbound delivery of raw materials and outbound shipment of finished goods
- Oversee transportation planning, routing, and scheduling to meet production and customer requirements
- Coordinate with plant leadership to align logistics activities with production priorities and inventory levels
- Develop and execute regional transportation strategies to optimize cost, service, and efficiency
- Manage relationships with carriers, freight brokers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers
- Negotiate rates, contracts, and service agreements to achieve cost savings and performance targets
- Monitor carrier performance, including on-time delivery, transit times, and claims management
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives related to freight, packaging, and distribution
- Analyze freight spend, lane utilization, and shipping patterns to drive optimization opportunities
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, lead time reduction, and service reliability
- Standardize logistics processes and best practices across all sites within the region
- Ensure compliance with domestic and international shipping regulations, including hazardous materials and trade requirements where applicable
- Develop contingency plans to mitigate transportation disruptions and supply chain risks
- Monitor and manage claims related to damaged or lost shipments
- Support audit readiness and maintain accurate logistics documentation
- Partner with warehouse and inventory teams to ensure efficient material flow and storage practices
- Support inventory accuracy initiatives and alignment between logistics and production schedules
- Collaborate on packaging standards, material handling processes, and shipping readiness
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, freight cost per unit, and carrier performance
- Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on logistics performance and improvement opportunities
- Utilize ERP, TMS, and data analytics tools to support decision-making and operational visibility
- Lead, mentor, and develop regional logistics personnel, including site-level coordinators or supervisors
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
- Support training and development initiatives to enhance team capabilities and performance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment preferred
- Proven experience managing multi-site or regional logistics operations
- Strong knowledge of transportation modes, freight management, and distribution strategies
- Experience negotiating carrier contracts and managing third-party logistics providers
- Proficiency with ERP and Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
LOCATION
SCHEDULE
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
CADREX CORE VALUES
- Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing
TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
- 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
- Education support program
- Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Bonus plan for all full-time employees
ABOUT US
CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
