Director Supply Chain Logistics

Bimbo Canada•Alburtis, PA

54d

About The Position

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves #LI-VB1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $122,400 - $171,400 Annual Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Benefits Package Paid Time Off 401k & Company Match Position Summary: The Director of Supply Chain Logistics, Operations Excellence is a change leader on the Operations Excellence Team. This role will work cross functionally with Manufacturing, Shipping, Transportation, and Sales leaders to develop, deploy, and continuously improve the Operations Excellence Playbook. As a member of the Operations Excellence team this person will help develop and implement Safety, Service, and Cost initiatives to build a resilient and agile Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization. This role will serve as an important part of the Operations Excellence Team and be the visionary for all aspects of Operations Excellence, with a particular focus on shipping and supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required.
10+ years of increasingly responsible supply chain or manufacturing experience.
4+ years of direct supervisory experience in manufacturing or distribution operations
Experience with WMS.
Participative management style and excellent organizational and communication skills
Demonstrated experience building a diverse, strong management team and promoting teamwork across all departments.
Demonstrated ability to drive sustainable change.
Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally and deliver business results.
Knowledge of safety related issues including compliance with all applicable regulations
Labor relations experience.
Strong business acumen and working knowledge of continuous improvement, equipment design and installation, project management, and financial reporting.
Ability to analyze data using various operating systems and programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle, SAP, or other SCP platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategic support of bakeries and distribution centers with KPIs such as product accountability, TRIR, order fill, order accuracy, OEE, inventory accuracy, cost per unit, on time seal, and on time delivery.
Safety: pursuit of zero injuries through safety leadership, effective and sustainable implementation of the Bimbo safety management system resulting in a highly engaged safety culture.
Food safety and quality including product control (FIFO) and traceability.
Operational effectiveness: reliable, resilient, and low-cost operation by implementing management systems and a continuous improvement culture.
Creation of internal metrics and reports to understand performance and provide early insight into issues/opportunities.
Financial controls: work with Finance to implement robust inventory and expense control.
Automation/systems enhancements: identification of functional improvements to make technology and systems more efficient and effective.
Partner cross functionally with peers in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, Human Relations, Labor Relations, Finance, Planning, Transportation, and other departments to optimize the entire value chain.
Execute the Operations Excellence Playbook to drive safety, service, and cost initiatives within assigned area.
Guide a diverse team focused on fully empowering Associates to deliver operational excellence.
Assure alignment with Operations Excellence and DSD excellence at all levels within Distribution organization for sales area.
75% travel.