Logistics Operations Manager Jobs in Ridgefield, CT

The Logistics Manager position is part of the Operations Management Team which is associated with delivering MER’s four (4) core service lines (Emergency Response, Industrial and Marine Services, Facility Decontamination and Site Remediation). The position serves as the dispatcher and coordinator of equipment and personnel to the field to ensure the highest level of quality service to employees, vendors and clients. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the primary driver of the Resource Center logistics coordination by maintaining master schedule of personnel and equipment utilization and making deployment decisions on a daily basis including ensuring daily equipment tracking and readiness
• Responsible for prioritizing client projects and associated tasks by minimizing sub-contracting costs with effective utilization of resources
• Responsible for scheduling of new orders as well as adapting changes to existing projects on an on-going basis
• Responsible for preparing and submitting regulatory notifications (Asbestos Notifications, USCG pump-offs, Locates, etc.)
• Remains in active contact with field crews throughout the day to assure clients expectations are exceeded
• Follows up with vendors and service providers throughout project execution and through close-out
• Performs related duties as needed to support the effective and smooth operations in the field
• Provide guidance and support to direct reports/ field employees, (supervisor, foremen, drivers, field technicians), by effectively communicating and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• May be required to serve as a contact for Emergency Response ("ER") Team. May responsible for taking after hours ER calls including weekends/ holidays and coordinate a response with on-call personnel during rotational period
• Standard office hours will be 06:00-16:00, M-F. Office hours may vary depending on business needs
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills); Bachelor degree preferred but not required
• At least four (4) years of environmental industry work experience with a minimum of one (1) year at the Supervisor level
• Strong communication (both written and verbal), analytical and persuasive skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of clients, employees and management
• Must be multi-task oriented and have strong supervisory, time management, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• General working knowledge of OSHA 1910, 1915 and 1926 standards, DOT standards and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory standards.
• General understanding of equipment capabilities and requirements of different types of jobs
• Ability to work in a wide range of environments including those involving hazardous conditions which may require lifting or exerting force exceeding 50 lbs.
• Must have appropriate licenses, in good standing and meet applicable MER and DOT driving requirements to operate company vehicles and equipment (documentation is required).
• Ability to work in excess of regularly scheduled hours when necessary.
• Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background and substance screening process including, but not limited to, employment verifications, criminal search and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search as well continued verifications throughout employment to ensure that all records meet company policy standards.

This is a salary position; the hiring range for the Logistics Manager position in Newtown, CT is: $80,000/year - $92,500/year

The actual salary offered will be determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant skills and experience.

MER is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug free work environment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Moran Environmental Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.