Job Description

Career Area:

Logistics

Job Description:

Primary responsibilities include providing leadership and coaching for on-site material logistics, receiving and warehouse functions to meet daily production goals plus drive continuous improvements in point of use availability and other logistics related performance metrics.

Receiving, Warehousing and Distribution - Production, indirect and miscellaneous material is received and moved within the plant and surrounding areas by means of the intra plant/industrial vehicles. Coordination of inbound material control, carrier collaboration, establishing milk runs, coordinating third party logistics services, plant site material logistics, and managing supermarkets and kitting processes. Responsible for optimizing material flow throughout the plant site, ensuring availability of needed resources, to include operating personnel and material handling equipment, always working to eliminate traffic bottlenecks. Coordinates service for on-site industrial vehicles including repairs and preventive maintenance all vehicles plant wide. Responsible for logistics services including the daily operational activities of supporting de-consolidation centers, logistics service centers, and inbound logistics centers. Responsible for the scheduling of supplier deliveries by common carrier and administration of returnable container programs.

Logistics Planning - Incumbent provides management for the development and implementation of cost effective material handling plans, including purchased logistics services, and material handling equipment. This involves providing tactical plans, machines and equipment, and facilities to support long range process improvement plans and daily operations. Responsible for multiple shift operation and sets general policy including schedules to be followed on all three shifts, servicing production area needs in off shift hours. Supervises daily activities of staff by coaching, delegating, monitoring progress and providing direction and technical support. Plans for future material handling needs, equipment, and manpower requirements and prepares operating budget for assigned areas. Works closely with Purchasing, Requirements, Manufacturing, Factory Engineering, suppliers and other areas to ensure customer needs are met utilizing least total cost alternatives. Challenge is to implement cost effective projects within acceptable parameters for schedule, budget, cost reduction and return on investment while providing uninterrupted, quality service to customers.

The position manages a work unit of management, salaried, and hourly employees where planning, scheduling, monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required. The position is responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates.

Minimal Travel Required (1-5% working time)

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Supply Chain.
* 10+ years of progressively responsible supply chain job experience

Top candidates will also have:

* Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma Project Management principles
* Knowledge and demonstrated application of Lean principles
* APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification highly desired.
* Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
* Ability to develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems
* Advanced logistics, warehousing and manufacturing knowledge
* Excellent teamwork and leadership skills
* Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures
* Experience in Supply Chain / Logistics or Transportation Management
* Extensive material distribution experience
* Knowledge of material handling equipment
* Working understanding of the various materials systems and how they interrelate
* Capable of working and communicating with a variety of company (all levels) and supplier personnel.

Relocation is available for this position.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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