Global Logistics Manager Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

About the company:

Viant is a global medical device partner providing design, development, manufacturing, and assembly services through capabilities in materials, plastics, metals, extrusion, and automation. With nearly 6,000 employees across 24 locations worldwide, it delivers high-quality, life-enhancing products with the scale and expertise to bring devices to market efficiently. Learn more at Viant Medical’s website or on LinkedIn.

About the site: 

Our Fort Wayne site specializes in precision CNC machining for medical devices, supporting the production of complex metal components with high accuracy and consistency.

About the role:

The Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor leads daily warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, and logistics operations to ensure material availability, inventory accuracy, on-time customer deliveries, and operational efficiency, supervising a team of approximately six associates, including a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator, Material Handlers, Inventory Control Personnel, Logistics Personnel, and a Van Driver / Transportation Support, while managing priorities, supporting overtime needs, and driving accountability across all warehouse and logistics activities.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring active involvement in warehouse operations, inventory transactions, cycle counts, shipping and receiving activities, and team coverage as needed to support business continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Warehouse & Logistics team through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient warehouse operations.
• Manage daily Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, Logistics, and raw material flow activities.
• Establish priorities and allocate resources to support customer requirements.
• Coordinate transportation activities, including support of internal van operations.
• Manage overtime requirements and staffing coverage based on business needs.
• Drive inventory accuracy and cycle count compliance.
• Lead and oversee cycle count execution, inventory reconciliation activities, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Partner closely with Operations, Planning, Quality, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams.
  Monitor and improve On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
• Identify and resolve material flow issues impacting production and customer deliveries.
• Support Oracle transactions, receiving processes, inventory movements, shipping documentation, and FedEx shipping activities.
• Develop standard work, process stabilization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives for warehouse and logistics processes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a developing team while driving accountability, consistency, and operational excellence.
• Maintain accountability for team performance and execution.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Warehouse, Logistics, Inventory Control, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• ERP experience (Oracle preferred).
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Experience in Medical Device manufacturing or other highly regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with shipping and receiving transactions, inventory control processes, and cycle count management.
• Experience utilizing FedEx shipping systems preferred.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.

Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to hold associates accountable while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make decisions independently and escalate issues appropriately.
• Proven conflict resolution and team-building skills.
• Ability to establish structure, develop processes, and drive execution within a growing or evolving operation.
• Demonstrated hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic priorities and day-to-day operational needs.

Benefits: 

• New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Home Ownership Program