Senior Logistics Manager

MAHLE•Dayton, OH

91d

About The Position

Our Head of Logistics directs and manages materials management, warehousing, receiving, production scheduling, material planning and handling, material distribution to work cells, packaging, inventory control and accuracy, cycle counting and customer/vendor interface. Manage salaried and hourly employees in the Logistics departments; material planning, production scheduling, and customer service. Develop annual departmental budget and cost controls to meet overall company financial objectives. Determine the annual department goals and objectives. Confer and collaborate with other departments to develop an efficient work flow that will ensure customer demands are met. Ensure the accuracy of shipments to external customers. Manage Continuous Improvement within the department in conjunction with the continuous improvement activities of the facility. Ensure materials required for manufacturing operations are available when needed. Consult with internal customers (manufacturing departments) to improve upon current materials/logistics processes; implement appropriate corrective actions or improvements. Review and analyze reports and data to determine causes of production scheduling and material management problems; implement effective corrective action(s) to resolve the problems. Develop and implement methods and procedures designed to eliminate

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Logistics, or a comparable field required.
Ten or more years’ experience in manufacturing.
Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility regarding materials management or manufacturing operations.
Experience in an automotive manufacturing facility required.
Two or more years’ experience with SAP required; this includes knowledge of SAP–MM (Materials Management), SAP-SD (Sales & Distribution), SAP-PP (Production Planning), and SAP-WM (Warehouse Management).
Proficiency in an MRP II system required.
Experience implementing and maintaining JIT and “pull” inventory control methods.
Perform at a high level of energy with the ability to cope with variable levels of stress.
Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks with high level of accountability.
Capacity to work in a complex environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven leadership and employee development skills.

Responsibilities

Manage salaried and hourly employees in the Logistics departments; material planning, production scheduling, and customer service.
Develop annual departmental budget and cost controls to meet overall company financial objectives.
Determine the annual department goals and objectives.
Confer and collaborate with other departments to develop an efficient work flow that will ensure customer demands are met.
Ensure the accuracy of shipments to external customers.
Manage Continuous Improvement within the department in conjunction with the continuous improvement activities of the facility.
Ensure materials required for manufacturing operations are available when needed.
Consult with internal customers (manufacturing departments) to improve upon current materials/logistics processes; implement appropriate corrective actions or improvements.
Review and analyze reports and data to determine causes of production scheduling and material management problems; implement effective corrective action(s) to resolve the problems.
Develop and implement methods and procedures designed to eliminate