Logistics Manager
Situation in organisation
Reports to Plant Manager.
The Logistics Manager leads the plant shipping and receiving team.
Job dimensions
- Provide the leadership, direction and management for all aspects of the logistics operations.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of planning, purchasing, shipping/receiving, WHSE management, inventory and other related functions within the Middleton Plant and outside WHSE's.
- Responsible for delivering logistics KPI targets and results against site productivity goals.
- Responsible for planning/scheduling function and plant buyer.
Activities
- Lead shipping and receiving resources to meet plant logistics objectives.
- Ensure work process are in place to execute and continuously improve key logistics measures (ex On Time Shipment, Inventory accuracy, non-performing stock, etc.)
- Deliver the goal of no safety or environmental incidents while complying with OSHA, DOT and Bostik specific EHS requirements and policies.
- Active and frequent engagement on the shop floor to ensure safe behaviors, drive continuous improvement and compliance with EH&S policies.
- Set clear responsibility and expectations for supervisor and department lead to deliver results. Ensure a system of accountability is in place.
- Set high expectations for shop floor housekeeping and utilization of 5S.
- Engage and set priorities with plant leadership team to leverage resources and align priorities to deliver logistics and supply chain targets.
- Plan/Schedule one (or multiple) product line.
- Perform Planning & Purchasing plans for outside Tolling companies.
- Work collaboratively with plant leadership team to deliver up on plant goals.
- Ensure effective communication and work collaboratively with shared service and commercial functions to ensure objectives are met, proper inventory levels are established and support order fulfillment.
- Hire, train and develop associates to support operational objectives.
- Foster a team-based culture with a high level of employee accountability and ownership.
- Ensure a culture of problem solving and root cause analysis to drive the elimination of repeat failures.
- Instill a culture of urgency and rapid action to resolve problems and implement sustainable improvements.
Context and environment
- A fast paced, high pressure manufacturing environment where you are involved in a wide variety of functions and activities.
- Key drivers in this role are customer service, continuous improvement and cost reductions.
- Participation in activities within the plant as well as outside
- Heavy use of computer software with frequent interpersonal communication.
Accountabilities
- Lead and manage the site logistics team to meet service level expectations of the customer and manage the flow of inventory to support production and shipping needs.
Qualifications / experience required
- BS degree and APICS certification strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in warehousing, planning, procurement or inventory control.
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Applications. Experience in SAP, Microsoft Outlook , Excel, Word, PP
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a team environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Adaptable to change and can lead change
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles.
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Familiarity with supply chain work processes and measures.
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Company:ArkemaLocation:Middleton - Massachusetts - United StatesJob Types:Full TimePost Date:October 24, 2021Valid Through:November 23, 2021