Senior Manager, Logistics Jobs

Job Summary:

The Production Control Manager has responsibility to achieve safety, quality, and operational goals for assigned department(s). This is accomplished by activities including but not limited to planning, goal setting, staff development, problem solving, and maintaining open and effective communication with employees at various levels.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned (includes all non-essential or non-major activities)
• Attends and participates in various meetings including but not limited to company G & Os, Department Projects, Key Issues/Problems, and Future Equipment
• Provides foresight and direction while encouraging change and improvement
• Increase departmental safety consciousness through daily/weekly/monthly activities designed to create a safe working environment
• Evaluation of the procurement and delivery system to ensure 100% on time delivery at minimum cost
• Leads problem-solving activities for the department ensuring the correct root cause is found
• Performs cross-line trend analysis of entire department or process
• Leads improvement activities including but not limited to job instruction standardization, supplier delivery, and logistical problems
• Accountable for department expense budget control
• Monitors and approves manpower schedules considering department labor goals
• Works with specialist input to determine root cause of significant problems with inventory, shipping and receiving
• Tracks, reports, and follows-up on daily management KPI’s for the department
• Supervises, evaluates, and improves team capability of exempt and nonexempt associates

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree or higher in Supply Chain Management or a related degree. Other combination of education and equivalent professional experience may be considered
• 5+ years' of managerial experience
• Detailed knowledge of problem solving techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related experience in the automotive industry
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System and/or lean manufacturing (pull vs. push)
• Experience with customer service in the automotive industry
• Knowledge of TS16949, ISO9000, or QS9000

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of scheduling procedures and customer requirements
• Knowledgeable on supply chain management practices
• Knowledgeable on Kanban systems
• Knowledge of material requirements planning and new product introduction processes
• Knowledge of new system set up including inventory control, visual control, computer, and communication systems
• Basic understanding of production processes
• Ability to understand and perform basic arithmetic and statistical operations
• Good understanding of shortages, parts availability, logistics and ECI
• Working level knowledge of Customer EDI

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• 401(k)
• Referral program
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Annual Salary: $100,800-$125,900