Logistics Supervisor

Daimler Truck•Livonia, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead, plan and ensure the performance of Logistics activity at Detroit’s Livonia Logistics Center in coordination with the plant and other external logistics partners. Oversees Material Technicians, Team Leaders, and Specialists. This job description is for dayshift and all products/processes (Engines, Axle, Picking/Shipping, Receiving, Sequencing). Specific area of responsibility will be defined with candidates during selection process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of employees & cross-functions
Proficient MS Office & MRP system knowledge/experience (DIBS, PTSI, SAP)
Strong analytical and project management skills
Demonstrates application of lean principles, behaviors and methodology within project/daily work
Ability to multi-task in a well-organized way
Experience with shopfloor operations in Logistics or Manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Industrial engineering, or Business Management

Responsibilities

Ensure Logistics performance within time, budget & quality targets
Ensure a clean and safe working environment is maintained through a culture of accountability
Instill Detroit cultural values in the team & support initiatives for team-building and morale
Participate in the selection, training and corrective action of employees within Logistics Operations
Lead with customer focus, respond to customer concerns
Ensure process adherence and inventory accuracy, carry out root-cause investigations and report on countermeasure effectiveness as-needed
Coordinate in- and outbound shipment of material with Plant, suppliers, and cross-functions
Ensure effective communication, escalation and SFM concepts
Develop training and employee standard work instructions
Ensure logistics concepts comply with ergonomic & safety requirements
Maintain working time and production records for employees
Initiate and lead improvements in processes & working conditions to increase efficiency, quality, ergonomics & safety, incl. participation in projects as-needed
Establish & report on KPI’s, SWI’s, perform audits and training as-needed
Represent Livonia Warehouse in the development & implementation of Logistics Strategies
Develop & implement initiatives for performance improvement
In collaboration with cross-functions, develop plan for implementing paperless operations concepts with focus on critical areas.
Create and maintain project documentation & reporting concepts using Daimler Truck standard tools (e.g. Project TIP, etc)
Manage risks and escalate appropriately, ensure appropriate controls are adhered to for compliance
Participate in budget planning and tracking for Operations & projects as-needed