Logistics Manager Job

Under the direction of the Plant manager, the Logistics Manager leads all shipping and receiving personnel in executing the functions of the warehouse in a safe, economical manner to deliver and receive all product and material within normal and/or emergency deliveries. This includes ensuring all documentation, labels and packaging are done in accordance with QA standards and customer requirements. This individual is also responsible for overseeing the receipt of incoming packages using appropriate receiving methods established and all other activities in the shipping/receiving department. When workload dictates this individual would help in any capacity necessary to insure a good workflow.

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.

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.