Logistics Manager
Logistics Manager
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Job Description
General Purpose:
Responsible for the Logistics department and processes of GLOCK Inc. in Smyrna GA
Shift(s) Available:
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Directly responsible for supervising the External Warehouse Supervisors Materials Supervisor and Supply Chain Logistics 1st and 2nd shift Supervisors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include the following other duties may be assigned):
- Is responsible for all inbound and outbound material flow processes with special focus on 100 reliability regarding customer delivery dates (external customers as well as internal customers other departments)
- Keeps the material or logistics services flowing smoothly especially for Assembly and Manufacturing but also for other goods like product replacements and spare parts for Technical Customers Services
- Ensures that the inventory count of raw materials consumables (incl. tools) supplies and spare parts is inline with the goals provided by Planning as well as with the actual quantities reflected in the ERP system to support the Operations as well as all SG&A processes of GLOCK Inc.
- Takes responsibility for manual inventory counts on demand or as planned
- Evaluates the overall logistics processes incl. warehouse/ Kardex processes continually in order to implement faster and more efficient processes in compliance with our company goals and quality standards
- Defines implements and follows up on cost roadmaps for all logistics processes incl. warehouse/ Kardex processes
- Minimizes lead times for logistics processes incl. warehouse/ Kardex processes in compliance with the company strategy
- Takes responsibility for the logistics of product and material returns
- Takes responsibility for all LEAN activities in his/her area of responsibility especially for the sustainable of 5S principles (order and cleanliness) and continuous process improvement (stable processes) based on KAIZEN principles to achieve highest quality standards
- Drives necessary information exchange and with other departments of the company
- In consent with his superior plans for hires fires places trains and develops staff and lead challenge and motivate employees in his/her area of responsibility performs employee evaluations sets targets plans for succession completes qualification matrices and defines as well as ensures of development / continuing education / disciplining measures
- Develops and controls the respective budgets for his/her area of responsibility
- Ensures compliance with legal and company ordinances in his/her areas of responsibility
- Ensures compliance to ISO OSHA and Environmental Protection regulatory and ensures highest safety standards in his/her area of responsibility
- Keeps his/her standard of knowledge uptodate in his/her area of responsibility through continuing education measures.
- Contributes to ongoing company development and increasing competitiveness independently and/or in conjunction with superiors; carries out corresponding activities in his/her area of responsibility and beyond; regularly follows up and reports about progress made
- Is responsible for hiring evaluations and terminations; as well as determine shifts as applicable
Qualifications/Job Requirements:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge preskills and/or abilities needed to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified employees or applicants with disabilities.
Competencies:
Leadership
Communication
Relationship Management
Ethical Practice
Critical Evaluation
Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability
Education and/or Experience Preferences:
Bachelors degree (B. A. from College or university 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 3 years experience leading Logistics departments with 20 employees preferably in automotive manufacturing and/or assembly operations and experience in optimization of logistics processes
Knowledge in stateoftheart ERP systems or CRM systems like MS Dynamics
Project management problem solving techniques basic knowledge about process stabilization and optimization as well as lean manufacturing tools HR tools ISO 9000
English German or Spanish optionally.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the responsibilities of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk stoop and bend. The employee is required to use fingers and hands to package parts. The employee is regularly required to lift and move boxes with an average weight of 40 lbs. but a maximum weight of 50 lbs. Personal safety protective equipment required. The employee is regularly required to push a cart with an average weight of 260 lbs.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job the employee is to work indoors in a climate controlled administrative warehouse office setting. The employee will occasionally walk back and forth from office to warehouses and other buildings. Work regularly scheduled shifts within normal hours of operation and may be asked to work overtime as needed. The noise level in the work environment is depending on area very quiet (office) or occasionally loud.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
GLOCK Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at GLOCK Inc. will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. GLOCK Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race creed color religion national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth and parenting status) age disability status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression citizenship status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to a commitment to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals GLOCK Inc. has established an affirmative action program to promote opportunities for individuals in certain protected classes throughout GLOCK Inc.
GLOCK Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees to participate in the job application or interview process.
To request a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for an open position please send an email to our HR Team at with the following information:
- Your full name
- Your contact information
- A description of your accommodation request
Other details
- Job FamilySUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS
- Pay TypeSalary
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
