Logistics Lead
Fairburn, GA, US, 30213-2800
The Logistics Supervisor will lead Production Scheduling/Warehouse & Shipping processes for the Fairburn Plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of scheduling product runs consistent with demand as determined by jointly working with Division Planning. He / She must demonstrate the ability to complete production orders and ensure daily schedule attainment. This includes developing monthly production schedules that are updated as needed based on product demand. In this role, the supervisor will be responsible for creating best in class performance within the warehouse which includes leading 12 hourly employees. He / She must manage and oversees all shipping operations in a manner that maintains the plant’s safety, engagement, cost, productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer service.
This position reports directly to the Plant Operations Leader.
Responsibilities
- Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.
2. Responsible for all aspects of the Production Planning, Scheduling & Warehouse Processes.
- Living the safety stand and adhering to safety responsibilities
- Adheres to, and continuously improves, all plant and position-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards
- Ensures a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and builds a culture where safety is a first priority
- Responsible for all aspects of the production planning & scheduling process:
- Ensures daily coordination with Division Planning in setting production schedules
- Drill down into individual line requirements based on product mix and machine capability
- Convert planned orders into production orders
- Load schedule worktables and display a production schedule
- Generate necessary reports to identify exceptions to include Production Order Checking
- Schedule Attainment
- Develop new schedule
- STO processing
- Manages daily Warehouse and Shipping operations to ensure on-time and efficient delivery and customer satisfaction
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- Lead operations and 12+ personnel.
- Resource shift in order to meet shipping and customer demands.
- Sustain high levels of product quality, with a target of zero SEC’s. Root cause SEC issues and ensure proper controls are in place to prevent future issues.
- Communicate expectations and hold team members accountable for delivering results.
- Foster an environment that promotes teamwork and inclusion.
- Maintain plant housekeeping expectations for the shipping and warehouse areas
- Communicate any concerns or issues that occur during the shift.
- Hold start of shift huddle to communicate expectations
- Ensure that shift employees have adequate coverage for breaks while filling orders
- Ensure verification of inbound and outbound freight
- Process daily activity reports
- Hold communications as needed with customer service center, transportation personnel, sales force, regional planning
- Maintain good working relationship with carriers and customers
- Ensure effective roll-out of IVC Inventory management system
- Oversees integrity of SAP
Job Requirements
Experience:
- Bachelors Degree of a minimum 3 - 5 years’ work experience in manufacturing, industrial, logistics or related field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of SAP desired
- Experience making high-impact decisions in fast-paced environment.
- Prior people leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Good communication skills to ensure shipping employees understand goals for the shift and expectations.
Knowledge and Abilities:
1. Ability to make decisions based on facts and / or data including having the basic skills to analyze and interpret data
2. Ability to work independently while engaging others impacted in the scheduling process
3. Ability to effectively communicate to all levels in the organization
4. Ability to work both strategically and hands-on
Personal Characteristics:
1. Strong interpersonal skills
2. Must be highly organized and able to adapt to constantly changing schedules & product demands.
3. Must be results-oriented with high level of self-direction, initiative and focus on customer satisfaction
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