Logistics Manager - Industrial Sand

Simi Valley, United States

Transportation & Logistics Manager – Industrial Sand Operations

Occupational Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Logistics Manager to lead our industrial sand and aggregate logistics operations. This role requires expertise in material handling, fleet management, rail logistics, and multi-modal shipping coordination. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, supply chain carriers, and customers to ensure the seamless and cost-effective transportation of materials.

This position is critical to our business success, responsible for optimizing the movement of sand products from quarries to project sites and customers. The ideal candidate will bring a proven ability to manage complex logistics, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold exceptional customer service standards while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout our distribution network.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Operations

Develop and implement comprehensive logistics strategies and long-range plans (3-5 years) to support business growth and expansion.
Oversee all daily operations, including scheduling and monitoring performance metrics such as tonnage moved, cost per ton-mile, and equipment utilization.
Collaborate with mining, sales, and customer service teams to ensure optimal product availability and timely delivery.

Fleet & Rail Management

Direct all fleet management activities for our specialized hauling fleet, including dump trucks, flatbeds, and pneumatic tankers.
Oversee relationships with company drivers, truck brokers, and independent owner-operators.
Manage rail operations, including building relationships with Class 1 Railroads, negotiating agreements, and railcar fleet management.
Determine and manage freight costs across all transportation modes (truck, rail, barge).
Handle all export operations, including vessel loading, terminal coordination, and international shipping documentation.
Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations, including DOT, ELD programs, weight restrictions, and rail loading schedules.

Shipping & Distribution

· Manage freight rates and costs across truck, rail, and barge modes.

· Coordinate deliveries to industrial customers and project sites.

· Oversee export operations including marine terminal coordination and international documentation.

· Handle shipment claims and maintain fuel surcharge and rate databases.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

· Optimize loading operations to reduce truck wait times and improve throughput.

· Coordinate seasonal demand planning and manage product specifications and handling requirements to ensure product quality during transit. .

· Maintain environmental compliance and adhere to MSHA, DOT, and OSHA standards.

· Manage contractor compliance and customer-specific delivery requirements.

Leadership & Financial Oversight

Lead the logistics team, providing training and conducting performance evaluations focused on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Foster a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to unique operational hazards and compliance standards.
Monitor all transportation costs against budget, implementing cost control measures as needed.
Develop pricing models and provide financial analysis to support new market development and infrastructure investments.
Responsible for Profit & Loss (P&L) performance of the Logistics division.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Mining Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in material logistics or construction materials transportation, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
Direct experience with the sand, aggregate, or mineral industry is strongly preferred.
Experience with heavy-duty truck fleets and rail logistics is highly desired.

Technical & Industry Knowledge

Advanced proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Microsoft Excel for cost modeling and performance analysis.
Thorough understanding of industrial sand and aggregate market dynamics, including seasonal demand patterns.
Familiarity with all applicable compliance and reporting systems, including MSHA, DOT, and OSHA regulations.
Strong knowledge of bulk material storage, handling, and quality preservation techniques.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Office-based position primarily a desk job, requiring long periods of computer work and sedentary activities. You will need strong visual acuity for detailed data analysis and document review. With frequent visits to mining operations, trans / loading facilities, project and customer sites
The role requires clear hearing and speaking, along with fine motor skills for typing. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be necessary.
Up to 20% of travel required to various industrial sites, including visits to mine sites, transloading facilities, projects, customer facilities, and transportation hubs. These locations can involve exposure to noise, dust and heavy equipment operations.
Availability for emergency response including equipment failures, weather events, and urgent customer requirements.
Ability to work extended hours during peak season and project deadlines
Personal protective equipment will be provided and must be worn as required. The work environment alternates between a professional office and active industrial sites.

About P.W. Gillibrand Co., Inc.

· P.W. Gillibrand Co, Inc. is an industrial sands producer with facilities located in Simi Valley, San Juan Capistrano, CA, and Brady, TX.

We use the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) to run our operations. EOS is a set of tools and processes that help us achieve our goals and improve our performance. Using the EOS framework, you are responsible for leading weekly Level 10 (L10) meetings every week with direct reports.

Core Focus

We commit to delivering customer-needed specialized products so that we can help families, employees, and communities grow for the long term.

Core Values

· Committed: Everyone is dedicated to their job and to performing it in the safest and most environmentally compliant way possible, ensuring the success of the Company.

· Respect: Every employee, customer, vendor, or anyone who does business with the Company is treated with dignity and respect. In return, P.W. Gillibrand and its employees are approachable and held in high regard by fellow employees, customers, and vendors.

· Steadfast Reliability: We strive for perfection. Our employees are hardworking and reliable. We do the right thing even when no one is looking. We do what we say we are going to do and pay attention to consistency and detail. Our name is attached to every product that leaves the plant, and because of this, our employees ensure that our product represents who and what we stand for.

· Problem Solver: We are solution providers that understand the business and solve problems as they arise. Our employees take ownership of their job and their role within the organization.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of our sand operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $127,555.00 - $152,760.00 per year

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