Logistics Manager — Structural Steel Fabrication & Erection
Company: Master Steel, LLC
Location: Hardeeville, SC 29927 (on-site)
Reports to: Production Manager (Operations)
Employment type: Full-time, Exempt
About the Role
Master Steel, LLC is a structural steel fabricator and erector based in Hardeeville, South Carolina, seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all logistics activities supporting our fabrication and field erection operations. This role owns the flow of material from raw steel intake through fabrication, dispatch, and delivery of finished steel members to project sites in the correct erection sequence. As Master Steel grows and expands its yard and storage footprint, the ideal candidate combines practical supply chain and dispatch expertise with hands-on knowledge of heavy and oversized load handling, project delivery timelines, and the demands of construction job sites. The Logistics Manager leads our Yard Manager and yard crew and directs the company truck drivers, partnering daily with production, project management, field erection, and purchasing.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage inbound logistics for raw steel, plate, sections, and fabrication consumables, coordinating with purchasing and suppliers to ensure on-time material availability.
- Manage outbound logistics and dispatch of fabricated steel components, sequencing deliveries to align with on-site erection schedules and crane/installation plans.
- Confirm job-site readiness before dispatch to prevent returned or rejected shipments, and adjust delivery sequencing as field conditions change.
- Coordinate transportation of heavy, oversized, and over-dimensional loads, including route planning, permits, escorts, and specialized trailers.
- Oversee yard, warehouse, and inventory management, including material identification, staging, and accurate stock control of raw and finished goods.
- Manage shipping and load documentation and carrier compliance (bills of lading, load tickets, DOT and permit paperwork) for all inbound and outbound steel; coordinate with Purchasing on any mill-direct or imported material.
- Develop and maintain relationships with carriers and transport vendors; negotiate rates and service levels to optimize cost and reliability.
- Partner with project management, production, and site erection teams to ensure logistics support project milestones and delivery timelines.
- Monitor and report on logistics KPIs (on-time delivery, freight cost, dispatch accuracy, inventory accuracy) and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure all logistics, transportation, and material-handling activities comply with company safety policies, DOT, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage, schedule, and develop the Yard Manager, yard/forklift crew, and truck drivers, including hiring, training, and accountability.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of logistics, transportation, dispatch, or supply chain management experience, preferably within structural steel fabrication, heavy fabrication, construction, or industrial environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing dispatch, transportation, and inventory for heavy or oversized loads.
- Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, load securement, oversize/permit requirements, and shipping documentation.
- Proven ability to lead and develop drivers and/or yard/warehouse crews.
- Proficiency with ERP and logistics/inventory systems (Tekla PowerFab or similar steel-industry software a plus) and Microsoft 365.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and stakeholder-coordination skills, with the ability to perform under pressure and tight project deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
Preferred Skills & Credentials
- CDL (Class A) and/or in-depth working knowledge of FMCSA/DOT compliance.
- Professional supply chain or logistics certification (e.g., APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCMP, or equivalent).
- Forklift and overhead crane experience.
- Experience coordinating logistics for on-site steel erection and field installation.
- Familiarity with project-based delivery, crane/lift planning sequencing, and construction site logistics.
- Regional, multi-site logistics experience across the Southeast.
What We Offer
- Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience (exempt, salaried).
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Relocation assistance.
- A key operations leadership role with a stable, growing structural steel fabricator and erector.
Job Type: Full-time | Work Location: In person
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
