LOGISTICS MANAGER

Madison Medical is committed to pioneering the medical and life science solutions of tomorrow. We are driven by a mission to make healthcare safer, healthier and more productive. Our businesses strive to enable positive impacts on health. We are a group of businesses within one of the largest privately held companies in the world, Madison Industries; a safe haven for entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses, a culture that encourages teammates to act with an owner's mindset. Our world class teams design and manufactures leading technologies in the medical, health care, pharmaceutical and bioscience industries. Madison Medical offers a comprehensive range of products that meet the demands of an ever-changing marketplace while improving millions of lives around the globe.

• Improving patient safety while helping to solve the nursing shortage.
• Faster, more accurate test results, so doctors can treat patients more effectively.
• Detecting cancer early to save more lives.
• Enabling those with skin conditions to live healthier, fuller lives.

Elevate Healthcare, a Madison Medical group company, is a leading innovator in the medical simulation industry. We specialize in developing advanced simulation technologies designed to enhance healthcare education and improve patient safety. Our products include a wide range of simulators for various medical fields, from ultrasound and surgical training to emergency and trauma care. Our mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive by providing innovative solutions that elevate healthcare training, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and a safer healthcare environment.

Job Title: Logistics & Warehouse Manager

Location: Sarasota FL

Reports to: Director of Operations

About Us: Elevate Healthcare is a leading innovator in the medical simulation industry. We specialize in developing advanced simulation technologies designed to enhance healthcare education and improve patient safety. Our products include a wide range of simulators for various medical fields, from ultrasound and surgical training to emergency and trauma care. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that elevate healthcare training, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and a safer healthcare environment.

POSITION & REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY:

The Logistics Manager will oversee and streamline all aspects of logistics and inventory management, ensuring optimal material flow, and efficient supply chain operations. This role is key in achieving high standards in logistics, inventory control, and employee engagement, focusing on continuous improvement, margin enhancement, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in lean methodologies, supply chain best practices, and leadership within a dynamic environment.

1. Logistics and Inventory Management:
   • Oversee inventory management, including raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and production schedules.
   • Maintain accurate inventory levels, conduct regular cycle counts, and lead the annual physical inventory process to ensure data accuracy and inventory control.
   • Develop, implement, and maintain KPI metrics for quality, customer satisfaction, and carrier performance, regularly presenting reports to management.
   • Manage all inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring compliance with routing guides and efficient use of resources.
   • Support supply chain pipeline strategies and collaborate with supply chain partners to optimize inventory needs.

1. Team Leadership and Employee Development:
   • Lead, train, and engage logistics and inventory control teams, fostering a positive, goal-oriented environment.
   • Develop staffing and cross-training plans, ensuring coverage and skill readiness across all team functions.
   • Actively coach and mentor team members to drive continuous improvement, uphold high standards, and enhance team cohesion.

1. Budget and Asset Management:
   • Manage the department's budget and regularly report on costs, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
   • Allocate, track, and manage assets, including fixed assets and equipment disposal for obsolete items.
   • Oversee loaner and demo programs for fixed assets, ensuring assets are accounted for and maintained.

1. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Work closely with various departments, including Engineering, Finance, Marketing, and Customer Service, to coordinate logistics and support event planning.
   • Lead regular meetings with senior management to report on inventory and logistics metrics and address strategic objectives.
   • Ensure effective communication of daily production assignments and progress updates to the team.

1. Compliance and Safety:
   • Enforce all safety protocols, ISO9001/QMS procedures, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
   • Maintain security for proprietary information and enforce company policies and standards.

1. Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving:
   • Analyze data and identify root causes of inefficiencies, suggesting improvements for long-term reliability and efficiency.
   • Lead departmental improvement projects, collaborating with supporting departments to drive key initiatives related to inventory management and process efficiency.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, or Business, Operations

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years in supply chain or logistics management within manufacturing or assembly; 10+ years preferred.
• Proficient in Lean/Six Sigma concepts with formal Lean certification.
• Advanced project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/MRP systems, and logistics software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills

Travel Requirements: Minimal (0-10%)

Elevate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.