Network Inventory Manager

Capstone Logistics, LLC•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Capstone is a leading North American supply chain solutions partner with more than 500 operating locations, 14,500 associates, and 60,000 carriers. We have capabilities in freight management, warehouse and distribution center support, last mile delivery, supply chain analytics and optimization, and more. We are uniquely positioned to help our customers reduce warehousing and transportation costs. SUMMARY: This position requires excellent leadership skills along with the ability to monitor workflow, provide focus on Production Control (PC) projects and customer service. Lead daily PC department resulting in successful results that are reflected in established key performance indicators (KPIs). Additionally, must be able to communicate and interact with Senior Company Management and Customers in a productive and professional manner. Brief Job Description Coordinates and manages the daily and weekly activities that occur within assigned area of the location/operation; provides leadership, motivation, training, and development of workforce; executes against customer/site requirements; participates in continuous improvement activities as part of the site management team and ensures company policies are followed and site develops positive work culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
2-5 year fast-paced logistics industry or manufacturing environment experience, automotive preferred
Must have 3 years of supervisory experience
Ability to understand all safety requirements and regulations (OSHA)
Ability makes decisions in an objective manner
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organizational, people, and interviewing skills
Conflict resolution skills
Staff management: requires flexibility and understanding that all staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goal of the warehouse (facility management i.e., maintenance, sanitations, etc.)
Ability to respond to situations in a prompt and professional manner
Energetic and highly motivated to succeed
Proven professional and sound judgment in the management of difficult and / or sensitive matters
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Intermediate / Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work in multiple systems and ability to input and retrieve data are a must
Attendance at the assigned work facility
Fluency in English

Responsibilities

Attendance at assigned work facility
Performing tasks safely
Directing employee activity of the assigned area to ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
Abiding by all OSHA rules and safety practices
Meeting established procedures and productivity, safety, and quality standards
Communicating both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
Managing assigned area to meet manpower requirements, equipment maintenance, workflow prioritization and daily scheduling.
Review labor needs based on daily, weekly, and monthly schedules
Working with all departments, share labor and cross train as required for business needs
Identifying labor needs, interviewing, monitor employee attendance, counsel, coach and administer corrective actions as necessary
Directing, supervising, evaluating, training, and developing employees
Managing employee interaction that includes employee development, one on one coaching, walking through area during assigned shift, conflict resolution among associates, associates group meetings and trainings.
Ensuring associates have appropriate tools to perform their assigned duties
Communicating effectively both with management and their team
Collecting of data and reporting of established KPIs, quality reports, audits, financial reporting, material handling equipment reports, site or individual performance tracking and customer required reports
Managing the Genba Kanri program within their assigned area of control
Managing all assigned material and equipment
Identifying process improvement, cost savings, and implement changes to achieve them
Creating, entering data, and managing Microsoft Word and Excel programs
Supervise the quarantine areas to ensure material flow into and out of the facility is maintained
Performing other duties as assigned by Manager