Shipping and Logistics Manager

Dover Corporation • Lynchburg, VA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Belvac's proven technology is utilized worldwide in the 2 piece aluminum beverage can industry. With over 60 years of innovation in the industry, Belvac has provided their customers with sustainable solutions. Supplying can makers with Cupping, Body making, Trimming, Decorating, Bottom Rim Coating, Necking, Shaping and inspection technology. Our machinery is utilized in the beverage, food, beauty, and aerosol industry worldwide. Belvac is dedicated to providing customers with the highest performing machinery for the lowest cost of operation. With over 300 employees across seven locations worldwide, Belvac is able to support customers in real time in over 150+ countries.

General Function: Coordinates with Assembly, Sales, and Customer’s Freight Forwarders for shipments of machines and kits to ensure timely transportation. Ensures timely and accurate Weights and Dimensions are provided to customers. As a working manager, schedules and directs the daily activities of all personnel linked to inbound / outbound Shipping and Logistics activities. In collaboration with the Trade Compliance Analyst, assures accuracy of domestic and/or international import / export documentation. Coordinates with the Global Supply Chain team for inbound and intercompany transportation requirements. Ensures schedules for shipments are maintained to meet OTD and shipment accuracy.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, or Operations Management.
• 5 - 10 years in Logistics & Warehouse supervisory role, or related experience in a leadership role, within a warehouse environment.
• In depth knowledge of Lean Sigma Tools (5S, Waste Elimination, Pull Production, Visual Management, Standard Work, DMAIC, etc.).
• Experience leading Kaizen Events or Continuous Improvement Teams to improve processes and resolve issues.
• Proven ability to implement continuous improvement, achieve KPIs and foster positive change management
• Must possess strong computer skills, excel, word, and business operating systems.
• Good communications skills and demonstrated leadership ability required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and enforcing department processes and procedures, and updating as necessary to promote continuous improvement of the department.
• Develop and lead end-to-end logistics solutions to achieve required on-time pick up and delivery of goods.
• Manage Packaging Supplies and Crating Costs to meet budgets and ensure packaging and preservation techniques are defined and followed for both incoming and outgoing logistics.
• Maintain KPI’s / Metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Responsible for providing management with performance to due date reports and any associated non-compliance issues.
• Responsible for proper documentation and transactions of shipments, both domestic and international, to assure compliance.
• Provides Root Cause / Corrective Actions, as needed for continuous improvement & adhere to Sarbanes-Oxley program policies.
• Import & Export knowledge of Harmonized Tariff and Commodity Codes, USMCA, and other transportation regulations.
• Transportation, Freight, and traffic management with application of all relevant commercial carrier requirements to assure timely delivery.
• Develop sustainable packaging initiatives to continually reduce waste streams.
• Accountable for providing and fostering a safe work environment with zero accidents.
• Coordinate freight claims and ensures timely resolution.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees