Logistics Manager - Lansing, MI
The Opportunity:
The Shipping, Logistics & Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading all outbound logistics, warehouse operations, and inventory management to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of finished goods and materials. This role oversees shipping, receiving (if applicable), and warehouse teams while driving operational excellence, service performance, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:
Operations Leadership
Lead daily shipping, logistics, and warehouse operations to meet customer delivery, quality, and cost objectives
Ensure on-time, accurate shipment of finished goods in alignment with production schedules
Oversee dock scheduling, carrier coordination, and load planning
Drive standard work, process discipline, and accountability across all shifts
People Leadership & Development
Direct, coach, and develop and lead hourly team members
Build a high-performance, safety-first culture with strong engagement and accountability
Manage scheduling, staffing, and labor planning to meet business needs
Partner with HR on hiring, development, performance management, and employee relations
Inventory & Warehouse Management
Ensure accurate inventory control, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes
Optimize warehouse layout, space utilization, and material flow
Maintain product integrity and proper storage conditions
Partner with production and planning teams to ensure seamless material flow
Safety & Compliance
Champion a zero-incident safety culture; ensure compliance with all OSHA and company safety policies
Maintain compliance with transportation, shipping, and regulatory requirements
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
Customer & Service Excellence
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through accurate and timely shipments
Partner with customer service and transportation teams to resolve issues proactively
Monitor and improve key service metrics (OTIF, dock-to-stock, order accuracy)
Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement improvements in logistics efficiency, cost control, and service levels
Leverage Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to drive operational improvements
Analyze KPIs and develop action plans to improve performance
What You Need to Succeed:
Education & Experience
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing operations
Prior experience leading supervisors and hourly teams in a production environment required
Skills & Capabilities
Strong leadership and people management skills
Deep understanding of warehouse operations, shipping, and transportation logistics
Experience with inventory management systems (ERP/WMS)
Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and cost control
Effective communicator across all levels of the organization
Preferred
Experience in corrugated packaging or high-volume manufacturing environments
Lean / Six Sigma certification or experience
APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) - preferred but not required
What We Offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to how we operate
Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting on your first day
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and flexible spending account (FSA) options
401(k) retirement plan with company match and automatic contributions to support your long-term financial goals
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage for financial protection
Mental health support and wellness programs designed to promote overall well-being
Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning and development opportunities
Additional voluntary benefits such as legal services, identity protection, pet insurance, and more
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
