Site Logistics Manager

Syensqo•Greenville, NC

57d

About The Position

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to co We are looking for: Site Logistics Manager in Greenville, TX. This is a key position within the organization and as the Site Logistics Manager you will possess the ability to communicate precisely and fluently at all levels and have daily contact with cross functional areas and senior management to ensure the smooth, safe and efficient execution of meeting production schedules and customer delivery dates. There will be an emphasis on putting management in the field presenting a highly visible presence in the work area taking an active interest in the team's performance, interests and concerns ensuring established key metrics for the team are met. You will be responsible for the development of your team with emphasis on improving the operatives which will lead to improved efficiencies across the business. You will be the functional point of contact for health and safety, quality, and service delivery taking a lead role in development, definition and delivery of safe working practices. You will also be responsible for managing the 3rd Party offsite Distribution Centre. You will work closely with site management and the Director Supply Chain - Americas to drive the ethos of Continuous improvement to better the overall operation utilizing techniques such as lean, 5S & Kaizen. Reporting to the Director Supply Chain - Americas you will have complete autonomy for the day to day leadership of the Warehouse operations.

Requirements

The Site Logsitics Manager must have an excellent understanding of best practice warehouse management, inventory control and accuracy and have the ability to manage and develop a team, whilst driving change.
The position requires an inspirational leader and outstanding team player, who is self-motivated and can translate plans into results. This individual will be strong in analytical, problem solving and decision making skills with a passion for safety, customer care and quality together with excellent communication skills.
Strong people management and experience of managing throughout a period of change
High level of interpersonal skills; communication on all levels
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Experience of driving costs down whilst ensuring high service levels are maintained
Strong background in ensuring a safe system of work for employees and contractors on-site and ensure systems are up-to-date, in place, correct and being used in order to aid the prevention of accidents, dangerous occurrences or losses.
Experience working in SAP in a warehouse environment.
Extensive background in managing worldwide distribution of goods to the automotive and aerospace industries with an expertise in current warehouse management procedures and best practices and KPI's
Business aware - capable of assessing the situation and making key decisions using effective delegation to ensure completion of tasks within budget and timescale.
Consistent, pro-active, high energy level and able to work on own initiative.
Excellent logical and methodical approach, with good communication skills using inclusive fact based approach to ensure efficient communication exchange with all departments demonstrating the ability to influence others.
Ability to see the bigger picture, achieve targets and drive the future growth of the business.
Excellent numerical and IT skills, Microsoft packages
Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
Demonstrable leadership track record embracing core values of ownership & accountability, decisiveness and empowerment, GBU effectiveness, collaborative teamwork whilst encouraging engagement of ideas and utilising a structured approach to manage staff through periods of change
Current driving licence

Responsibilities

Management of goods in, warehousing, and the distribution operations whilst complying with current warehousing, handling and shipping legislation and maintaining the very highest standards of health and safety and security
Delivery of raw materials to Production facilities and management of returns.
Inventory Management and Control of all stock held in storage locations. maintaining the integrity of data within ERP specifically inventory control
To promote and ensure compliance with Solvay health and safety guidelines and regulations.
Designing, writing, implementing and maintaining the standard operating procedures.
To ensure goods are stored in line with Hazcom regulations.
To ensure mobile plant is maintained and used in accordance with company rules.
To ensure all Manual Handling guidelines are adhered to.
Conduct weekly rack inspections, scheduling maintenance, repair and replacements,
To delivery training and updates to the team.
To complete incident and accident reports and root cause concerns to establish corrective actions and remove hazards.
Accountability for the control of flow of goods into the warehouse ensuring that materials required for production are received on time in full, in good quality, receipted into the warehouse and located timely.
To work closely with Customer Service and Planning to plan and prioritise in line with customer / supplier order schedules
Soliciting key stakeholder support for implementing changes to drive efficiencies and streamline costs
Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures in line with legislative and Solvay policy guidelines, ensuring they are adhered to and comply with internal and external auditing requirements
Oversee planned maintenance of warehouse equipment and vehicles
Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately, appraise results, manage discipline whilst ensuring the appropriate levels of overtime and costs are managed effectively and efficiently to meet both operational and legal requirements.
Recruit, select, train, supervise and appraise warehouse employees
Lead, develop and motivate direct reports so that they deliver or exceed objectives and KPI'S in line with business needs.
To identify and improve productivity opportunities within the department through continuous improvement initiatives.
Implement lean philosophy and culture.
To ensure the warehouse team maintain the integrity of data within ERP specifically inventory control.
Ability to work effectively with and across multiple functions including supply chain, procurement production.
To ensure all required training is received and recorded.
To manage, develop and maintain a replenishment process for all picking and delivering of raw materials to the production facility.
To manage picking, packing and preparation of all customer orders.
To manage freight forwarders and time slots for loading of vehicles.
To manage outside storage facilities and requirements.
To manage Known Consignor Status and Dangerous Goods Handling rules ensuring adherence to the regulations,
Maintaining a high level of housekeeping.
To manage and develop all inventory management and control systems.
To manage cycle count and stock take processes.
To manage appropriate inventory control measures and root cause and corrective actions to ensure errors, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.
To achieve the agreed inventory accuracy target.

Benefits

Excellent training & developmental opportunities
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Competitive salary and benefits package.

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