Logistics Manager

Amcor • Alsip, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the organization, scheduling of manpower and directing logistics on a day-to-day work plan. Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

Requirements

• Must have good speaking abilities
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must be proficient in Excel and Word programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers. Corporate, 3PL, and other Berry facilities Logistics Managers, Customer Service, Sales, outside vendors and customers by telephone, in person, through written and verbal correspondence.
• Self- motivated and superior problem solving skills
• Strong leadership, communication and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of D.O.T. rules and regulations, city rules and regulations pertaining to truck traffic
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines. Visually inspects production area for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards and maintains a clean work environment.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or 3 to 5 years of experience in a related field, desirably in a distribution and transportation environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of logistics personnel to ensure proper manning in order to ship and receive products at the facility in a productive and cost efficient manner.
• Reports directly to plant management, providing status reports on inventory levels, as well as performance metrics.
• Directs the day to day activities of the logistics department which include shipping, receiving, housekeeping, maintenance and inventory control
• Shipping and receiving errors and the progressive disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings resulting from these errors.
• Responsible for overseeing maintenance of warehouse and warehouse equipment, providing both preventive maintenance programs and all necessary repairs.
• Responsible for overseeing carrier activity on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensures that warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment in order to perform the distribution functions.
• Responsible for warehouse safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for employees and with the regulations of OSHA. Local and state regulations.
• Administers cost control over all functions.
• Responsible for layout of warehouse for storing and staging customer returns, inventory control, special handling of product, scheduling of transfer materials.
• Responsible for layout of plant for storing / staging raw materials as needed by Manufacturing.
• Responsible for coordination of rail car moves, both into and out of plant inventory.
• Responsible for coordination of Purchasing and Accounts Payable functions within the plant.
• Interviews personnel for department.
• Assure employee/employer relationships are maintained.
• Analyze employee skills in cross training programs and arrange training as required.
• Recommend pay increases or promotions based on employees work performance and progress in gaining job knowledge.
• Conducts performance appraisals.
• Counsels employees as needed in regards to work performance, attendance, safety or other issues.
• Conducts employee meetings to keep employees informed on goals, company policies/rules and safety.
• Attends other meetings as required.
• Responsible for adhering to and executing the applicable Environmental Health & Safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for all employees according to Amcor, local, state, and federal requirement-regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree