About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Manager, Logistics
The Manager, Logistics will have experience leading a team of logistics analysts and tactical planning ensuring the success of Redwood’s logistics operations. Successful candidates will have strong proven experience in project management and logistics for a range of commodities and finished goods. This role requires someone who has a deep understanding of industry standards and regulations, particularly dangerous goods (DG), and developing and executing logistics plans to support operational needs. Additionally, this role requires experience managing dynamic projects from conception to completion.
Responsibilities Will Include:
- Supervise a team of employees responsible for international and domestic shipments, claims, and transportation reporting.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and positive change.
- Cultivate an engaging and enjoyable work environment by promoting appreciation, recognition, and positive reinforcement.
- Implement a comprehensive cross-training program, expanding the team’s skillset and allowing them to support various functions within the department.
- Foster a culture of growth by continually developing your team and challenging them with new responsibilities.
- Aid in the development of logistics KPI’s and metrics to drive cost management, capacity management, and vendor management.
- Establish, maintain, and analyze transportation metrics, supporting warehousing, trucking, domestic and international shipping, and freight payables, prepare metrics for executive presentations.
- Partner with transportation operations, supply chain sourcing, accounting and various stakeholders across multiple business units to provide cross functional support and drive logistics process improvements.
- Assist to identify gaps in efficiency and implement countermeasures to enhance operational performance.
- Actively manage and oversea the implementation of projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to defined goals.
- Ensure all operational processes are documented and are in accordance with our current standards.
Desired Qualifications:
- Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and guide teams effectively.
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred but not required.
- 5+ years logistics management and team mentorship experience.
- Experiencing managing projects, including planning and execution.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to input, retrieve, and interpret data effectively.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and creating dynamic spreadsheets with formulas and pivot tables.
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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What We Do
Redwood is developing a fully closed-loop, domestic supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. Our team manufactures critical battery components using as many recycled batteries as possible — localizing a 50,000-mile global supply battery chain on a single site.
