Job Title: Logistics Manager
Department: Operations
Reports to: Director of Supply Chain
Location: Dallas-Fort-Worth Area & Greater Toronto Area
FLSA / Classification: Exempt
Travel: 25–50%
Position Summary
The Logistics Manager leads shipping, freight, and inventory-handling practices across all Infra Pipes manufacturing locations in the US and Canada. The role sets standards, manages site Shipping Supervisors, controls freight cost and claims, and works with plant leadership to keep material, yard space, and outbound loads moving safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Shipping Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise and manage all location Shipping Supervisors, maintaining dotted-line communication with each location's Plant Manager.
- Lead the hiring process for site-level shipping leaders.
- Work closely with the manufacturing sites to ensure optimal day-to-day management and strategic use of storage and yard space.
Standardization & SOPs
- Update, and create where applicable, all shipping SOPs covering load configuration and securement.
- Ownership of Corporate Shipping Manual & Packaging Guide.
- Deploy existing SOPs to plants that do not yet have them, including uniform processes for inventory management and material handling.
- Drive packaging standardization across locations.
- Own standard offerings, capabilities, and limitations, and maintain working knowledge of PIV capabilities and limitations.
- Lead inventory process standardization and adherence across sites.
Freight, Carrier & Claims Management
- Manage carrier partners day to day, and lead RFQs when the company goes to bid using the shoppable shipping data.
- Manage freight data across multiple partners.
- Manage shipping claims for all locations.
- Optimize load management and shipping for Weholite / engineered products.
- Coordinate day-to-day operations with consignment customers.
Inventory
- Own enterprise inventory count process and ensure standardization.
- Support investigation and drive recovery of inventory variances in coordination with Plants & Finance.
Customs
- Ownership of day-to-day customs and trade compliance management.
- Manage customs-related inquiries and escalations, resolving documentation discrepancies on incoming equipment, fittings, and intercompany tooling or equipment transfers in a timely manner.
- Investigate and manage the impact of tariffs on freight and shipments, with a strategic view of cost exposure.
- Track updates or changes to the tariff schedules for all common products moved cross-border.
Systems & Technology
- Support company-wide ERP users with training on the Shipping module.
- Continue to champion the use of barcode scanners.
Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Actively participate in all Health & Safety training and promote a safe work environment.
- Actively support LEAN and 5S initiatives.
- Perform other projects and assignments as deemed necessary by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- >7 years of progressive experience in logistics, shipping, or distribution, ideally in manufacturing, including supervisory experience over multiple sites.
- Working knowledge of load securement, flatbed/oversize freight, carrier management, and freight claims.
- Familiarity with customs documentation and cross-border (US/Canada) shipments.
- Experience with ERP shipping modules and barcode/inventory systems.
- Strong analytical skills, including freight data and cost analysis.
- Ability to build working relationships with plant teams and influence without direct authority.
- LEAN / 5S experience preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Travel to all locations, 25–50% (higher at the outset to build relationships with each plant).
- Time in manufacturing plants, warehouses, and outdoor yard areas; must follow all site safety requirements and PPE rules.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Infra Pipes has over 60 years of experience specializing in the design, manufacture, and custom fabrication of engineered polyethylene systems for water, wastewater, and stormwater management applications. We provide full-service engineering support and custom solutions to meet project-specific requirements across North America.
BENEFITS
Infra Pipes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, tuition and professional development assistance, and eligibility for incentive compensation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Infra Pipes is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.
ASSISTANCE
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please submit a request through the application system.
RIGHT TO WORK
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. For U.S.-based roles, Infra Pipes participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.