Versatile High-Performance Coatings is seeking an experienced, hands-on Shipping & Logistics Manager to lead our shipping, receiving, warehouse, transportation, inventory movement, and freight operations.
This is a key operational leadership role for someone who knows how to build strong teams, improve processes, hold carriers and vendors accountable, control freight costs, and ensure customers receive the right products—accurately and on time.
If you are a logistics leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has a continuous-improvement mindset, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As our Shipping & Logistics Manager, you will take ownership of shipping and logistics operations and lead the shipping teams across our three locations.
Key responsibilities include:
• Lead day-to-day shipping, receiving, warehouse, and transportation operations.
• Ensure customer orders are shipped accurately and on time.
• Develop efficient shipping schedules and transportation plans.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight.
• Oversee receiving, inspection, storage, and movement of materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions within ERP/WMS systems.
• Monitor shipping performance metrics and customer delivery requirements.
• Resolve shipping discrepancies and customer delivery issues.
• Ensure proper packaging, labeling, and shipment documentation.
• Manage freight claims and damage investigations.
• Manage relationships with freight carriers, brokers, and logistics providers.
• Negotiate freight rates and transportation contracts.
• Analyze transportation costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Measure and improve carrier performance through KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with DOT requirements and applicable shipping regulations.
• Optimize warehouse layout, material flow, space utilization, and inventory accuracy.
• Partner with Purchasing and Production Planning to maintain strong inventory controls.
• Support cycle counts, audits, and physical inventories.
• Drive warehouse best practices and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe working environment and support compliance with applicable health, safety, and hazardous-material handling requirements.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is an experienced logistics and warehouse leader who combines strong operational knowledge with the ability to lead people, solve problems, and continuously improve performance.
Preferred experience and qualifications include:
• 7–10 years of progressive logistics, warehouse, or shipping leadership experience.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Experience leading warehouse and/or shipping teams.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control and transportation management.
• Experience managing freight contracts and carrier relationships.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA compliance.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving experience.
• Experience developing and managing operational KPIs.
• Strong vendor-management and negotiation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable.
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Valid driver's license required.
Employee Perks
Competitive Compensation
We offer market-driven pay to attract and retain top talent.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Includes medical coverage supported by a company-funded HRA, paid telemedicine and health advocacy services, HSA and FSA options, dental and vision insurance, paid short-term disability, long-term disability, company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, and access to supplemental life, critical illness, and accident coverage.
Flexible PTO Program
Take the time you need with our flexible paid time off policy.
401(k) With Employer Match
Grow your retirement savings with a competitive 4% company match.
Partner Incentive Program
Rewarding performance and partnership through incentive opportunities.
Exclusive Sports Perks
Enjoy premium tickets—including VIP suite access and parking—to Dallas Mavericks, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Stars games.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are an experienced shipping and logistics professional who enjoys building strong teams, improving operational performance, reducing costs, and delivering results, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to join Versatile High-Performance Coatings as our next Shipping & Logistics Manager.