Logistics Operations Manager Jobs in Merrill, WI

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Supply Chain Manager for our Waukesha Bearings brand. Waukesha Bearings is a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil & gas, power generation, marine, military, and industrial markets. We are part of Dover Corporation, a $7.7 billion global company known for stability and innovation.
This role is based at our manufacturing facility in Antigo. Wisconsin. Due to our government client, US Citizenship is required.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Supply Chain Manager provides results-driven leadership with a focus on best practices, quality and continuous improvement. In this role, you will manage all aspects of procurement, planning, inventory management, and logistics. You will provide coaching and manage a team of buyers, planners and a materials supervisor. Key responsibilities include:
Leading

• Lead by example and motivate people to create an empowering and collaborative working environment.
• Establish clear goals, execution paths, and use metrics to monitor performance and drive full team accountability.
• Deliver and foster continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility. Actively engage in lean manufacturing principles and techniques.
• Ensure the team is fully trained and follows the safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain, including use of forklifts.
• Proactively support the supply chain team by removing cross-functional roadblocks, coordinating with quality, engineering, and operations, and ensuring alignment to meet service and financial targets.
• Supervise the Supply Chain Team at manufacturing site: Procurement, Planning, and Shipping departments.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Dover Corporate, Dover Precision Components and plant policies and drive adherence across the team.
• Lead the development and governance of Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Standard of Works to ensure consistent, efficient, and scalable supply chain processes.

Planning

• Lead and govern the end- to- end planning process (demand, supply, capacity, scheduling).
• Develop, implement and manage a cross-functional, fully integrated planning process that incorporates capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, raw materials and associated cost elements.
• Analyze customer demand, sales forecasts and historical material usage to develop and execute accurate production plans.
• Establish and govern demand and capacity planning standards, policies, and ERP parameters (time fences, lead times, stock levels) that enable and support finite capacity scheduling.
• Lead scenario planning and risk mitigation for supply constraints, demand changes, and disruptions.
• Ensure data integrity and master data governance to enable reliable planning outputs.

Inventory Management

• Lead inventory strategy and execution to balance service levels, capacity, and working capital in a manufacturing environment.
• Manage demand-supply alignment by coordinating with production planning, procurement, and shop floor operations.
• Drive reduction of excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Ensure accuracy of ERP master data (lead times, lot sizes, BOMs, routings) to support effective planning and scheduling.
• Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory turns and operational efficiency.

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies (direct and indirect spending) to meet business needs, ensuring service levels are achieved while delivering year-over-year cost savings.
• Identify, develop and manage effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet established cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Establish, implement and manage a system to evaluate, monitor and report supplier scorecard performance.
• Assess supplier risk to identify single-source dependencies and drive mitigation actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and qualify new suppliers or materials.
• Ensure accuracy of ERP master data (vendor lead times, prices, MOQ) to support effective sourcing.

Logistics & Trade Compliance

• Manage overall logistical plan for the site.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and shipping requirements (inbound & outbound).
• Oversee freight provider performance, contracts, and cost control.
• Ensure accuracy of ERP master data (transport lead times, freight terms, and shipment constraints) to support efficient logistics execution.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, supply chain, or similar preferred. In lieu of degree, commensurate work experience in manufacturing supply chain roles considered.
• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment with procurement, inventory, planning, logistics and ERP system experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience in Operational Excellence, Lean, Total Quality Management, Six Sigma or similar environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 quality system requirements.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams.
• Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with demonstrated success in troubleshooting and providing solutions.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (due to ITAR and UNNPI regulatory requirements).

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

• APICS certification.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Syteline ERP system experience.
• Government contract compliance experience.
• Related industry experience (precision components supporting oil and gas).

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS
Dover Precision Components (DPC) is part of Dover Corporation's (Parent Company) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.
WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered by Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.
BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.
We are diligent in recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact hr@doverprecision.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.
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