Head of Logistics

Overview

Title of Position: Head of Logistics 

Location: Fairless Hills, PA Main Office

Industry-Leading Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.

Silvi Materials has been expanding our “A” Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 15+ companies, employing over 950 people across 30+ locations in Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina.  Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success.  We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new member of our team.

What does Silvi Materials offer you?

• Phenomenal Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays, and so much more!
• Your future in mind: With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build a great retirement!
• Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!

So, what does a Silvi Materials Head of Logistics do?

The Head of Logistics is responsible for leading and optimizing all logistics operations across the ready-mix organization to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of products and services. This position provides strategic leadership for dispatch, fleet operations, transportation planning, customer service coordination, and logistics process improvement. One works cross-functionally with operations, sales, quality control, plant management, and executive leadership to maximize customer satisfaction, improve operational performance, reduce costs, and support EBITDA growth initiatives

Position Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all logistics operations, including dispatching, fleet utilization, transportation planning, scheduling, and delivery execution across multiple plants and markets.
• Develop and execute logistics strategies focused on increasing operational efficiency, improving asset utilization, and reducing transportation costs.
• Drive initiatives that contribute to EBITDA growth through improved productivity, route optimization, fleet management, and process enhancements.
• Partner with sales, quality control, operations, and plant leadership to ensure customer expectations and service commitments are met.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to:
• • • Delivery performance
    • Fleet utilization to increase operational efficiency, improve asset utilization, and reduce
    • Hauling costs
    • On-time delivery percentages
    • Driver productivity
    • Customer satisfaction
    • Safety metrics
    • Analyze operational data and trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
    • Develop and implement standard operating procedures and best practices across logistics functions.
    • Lead, coach, and develop dispatch, customer service, and logistics personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
    • Ensure compliance with all company policies and applicable DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and safety regulations.
    • Collaborate with maintenance teams to maximize fleet availability and reduce downtime.
    • Support technology implementation and continuous improvement efforts related to dispatch systems, fleet tracking, reporting tools, and operational software.
    • Establish and cultivate strong customer relationships by partnering with customers to understand operational needs, resolve challenges, improve service performance, and create long-term value for both the customer and the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
•  7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, or operations management.
• Experience in the ready mix concrete, construction materials, aggregates, or related industries strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-site operations and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of fleet management, dispatching operations, DOT regulations, and transportation best practices.
• Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into operational improvements.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

No smoking is permitted on or within company property, including inside trucks, buildings, or anywhere on the premises.

 Physical Requirements

 In a typical work setting, people in this job:

• Lift 20 pounds regularly on occasion.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.