Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Warehouse & Logistics Manager (Immediate Need)

Location :  Melville, NY

Company :  Gilbert – Trade Shows | Live Events | Architectural Interiors

Type :  Full-Time | On-Site | 45–50 hrs / week (weekend availability required)

Gilbert is a design, build and fabricate company specializing in trade shows, live events and architectural interiors. We don’t just ship products, we manage client-owned assets, ensuring every item that leaves our facility returns safely and efficiently. We are looking for a hands-on Warehouse & Logistics Manager to take charge of the department and drive change cross two facilities. This role is critical in supporting a range of fast-paced, high impact projects from rapid turnaround field activations to permanent on-site installations. You’ll oversee all warehouse activity, shipping and freight coordination, vendor relationships and scheduling of drivers and crews. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, is solutions-oriented and brings a proactive mindset to improving systems and team performance. This role requires cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting project demand schedules.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Oversee all shipping and freight activities, including arranging shipments across the US.
• Plan and coordinate deliveries to support client installations, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with project timelines.
• Manage time-sensitive schedules with minimal room for delay, managing logistics for fast paced, high visibility projects.
• Work closely with internal and external contacts to coordinate delivery windows.
• Oversee packaging, loading and safe transport of large, custom built items with specialist requirements (crating, rigging, protective packaging)
• Be available to support occasional weekend and after-hours activity during peak project times.
• Serve as the logistical point of contract for on-site activities, liaising with external vendors, contractors, etc. as needed.
• Review, revise and implement SOPs to drive operational excellence.
• Partner with internal teams to align facility, labor and equipment resources with client project deadlines.

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