Logistics Manager
About the job
- Excellent knowledge of the supply chain process.
- Excellent applied knowledge of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) standards.
- Deep understanding of SAP.
- Good knowledge of plastic moulding technologies, including EBM, SBM, and/or IM.
- Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment rules and practices.
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or logistics, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of logistics experience in a manufacturing company.
- Follow and supervise the application of safety rules in line with company policies and regulations.
- Maintain order, organisation, and cleanliness in all assigned areas, following correct workplace hygiene practices.
- Manage the waste disposal process, including suppliers, documentation, and the tracking system.
- Plan the production program in coordination with the production manager.
- Assist in planning and monitoring production in relation to material requirements and consumption, warehouse capacity, and stock levels.
- Supervise warehouse management and maintain FIFO.
- Identify, implement, and lead improvement projects to streamline flow and remove bottlenecks.
- Manage raw material stock to ensure production continuity according to customer orders and material lead times.
- Prepare purchase orders for needed materials and services.
- Support the Global Procurement team by communicating raw material needs and coordinating deliveries.
- Negotiate delivery schedules with transportation contractors.
- Manage transport documentation, including picking lists, sales orders, and delivery notes, as well as import/export procedures.
- Manage material and finished product movement in SAP.
- Support Global Sales and R&D teams in new product listing and SAP configuration.
- Collaborate with the Global ERP team to ensure continuous improvement.
About the company
Serioplast produces rigid plastic packaging for major FMCG brands across home care, laundry, personal care, pharma, and food & beverage markets. It also designs and engineers its own machines and moulds, regenerates waste into recycled plastic, and operates as a contract manufacturer. How it works: customers receive rigid plastic packaging designed for their products; Serioplast handles the manufacture end-to-end, including in-house tooling and machinery; it recycles waste into recycled plastic to support sustainable production. How it stands out: the company combines packaging production with in-house equipment and mould design, recycling capabilities, and contract manufacturing, enabling simple, flexible, and sustainable solutions that cover both packaging and process technology. Its goal: to deliver reliable, high-quality packaging with sustainable materials and processes while meeting customer needs globally.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$5.5M
Headquarters
Seriate, Italy
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Virginia investment totaled $25.725 million, signaling management confidence in North American demand.
- Revelio Labs showed 1,051 employees in March 2026, up 7% since 2023.
- PRSE 2026 and SerioLoop activity show active recycling demand and partnership momentum.
What critics are saying
- 45-job Virginia ramp depends on flawless startup after 2026 expansion spending.
- Rigid plastic packaging faces customer concentration risk from Procter & Gamble and Unilever.
- ESG claims invite scrutiny; Europe recyclable-packaging rules tighten from August 2026.
What makes Serioplast unique
- March 2026 Mount Jackson, Virginia opened with advanced automation and high-efficiency capacity.
- Unilever and Serioplast cut packaging prototyping lead times 70% using 3D-printed molds.
- Serioplast supports PCR circular packaging through SerioLoop and CentroPlastica partnerships in Italy.
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Performance Bonus
Commuter Benefits
Training Programs
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Company Match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
6%1 year growth
6%2 year growth
10%Serioplast, a global plastic packaging manufacturer based in Italy, will invest $25.7 million to establish a 140,000-square-foot facility in Shenandoah County, Virginia, creating 45 new jobs.
Unilever, a global fast-moving consumer goods company, has collaborated with Serioplast, a packaging manufacturer, to implement 3D printed molds within its packaging development process.