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JR Merit Construction Equipment and Logistics Manager in Vancouver, Washington

About JR Merit

JR Merit, Inc. was founded in 1997 on the belief that "merit"---the quality of being good and worthy---was something worth working for. Today, we are recognized as one of the highest-value industrial and mechanical construction contractors in the marketplace for complex infrastructure and critical plant processes. We take pride in being a union shop with a passion for surpassing client expectations.

We're growing! JR Merit offers an exciting opportunity to develop and expand your career by supporting projects in highly unique and technical industries. If you want to have a voice, influence our continued growth, and work collaboratively as a team to find innovative solutions to our clients' construction challenges, we want to get to know you.

Overview

The Equipment & Logistics Manager will oversee our warehouse and yard spaces to ensure efficient utilization, maintenance, and tracking of all assets to support construction operations. They are responsible for receiving, storing, and shipping company tools, vehicles, materials, and equipment. This position performs inventory/audit of all construction materials and vehicle fleet to ensure safety standards and provide recommended maintenance. The Equipment & Logistics Manager will collaborate with project managers, site leadership, operations team stakeholders, and third-party vendors to forecast asset needs and support project timelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in asset management, fleet operations, and logistics with a focus on optimizing warehouse/yard performance.

This position has regular contact with all levels of staff, the Operations and Executive Leadership Teams, customers, and third-party partners and vendors. This position reports directly to the Chief Operations Officer and is considered part of the Operations team. This role is based out of our corporate office and requires in-office presence.

Essential Functions:

  • Oversee the receiving, storage, and shipping of products to ensure efficiency, organization, and accuracy.
  • Manage warehouse operations which may include preparation and control of budget, scheduling, purchasing, and reporting.
  • Establish and enforce asset management policies, procedures, and best practices in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Enforce company safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe work environment through proper handling of materials, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and adherence to equipment operating procedures.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records by verifying quantities received against packing lists and ensuring proper labeling and storage of materials.
  • Manage company fleet through facilitation of inspection, maintenance, and repairs of vehicles and trailers.
  • Organize warehouse and yard storage areas to facilitate efficient material handling and accessibility in 5S or equivalent manner.
  • Support 5S workflows for delivery of items to project sites.
  • Load and unload material during shipping and/or receiving using appropriate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
  • Coordinate quarterly and yearly budget projections based on operation and project requirements.
  • Manage and organize job box inventory, job kitting, tool inventory, and equipment inventory for scalability.
  • May be responsible for supervising or training additional warehouse team members.

Required Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience in warehouse management, asset management, logistics, or equivalent role.
  • Forklift safety certification.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of warehouse operations and fleet/inventory management best practices.

Knowledge of workplace safety including OSHA regulations and safe work practic

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