Manufacturing Manager, Warehouse and Logistics
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Senior Markham Plant Leader this individual will be responsible for providing direct people leadership to a team of resources to deliver inbound and outbound warehouse and logistics priorities. #LI-ML2Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Provide leadership & direction for a team of shippers/receivers and material handlers to deliver on the following:
- Ensure a safe work environment in the warehouse/shipping/receiving areas for all employees and drive a zero-tolerance environment for safety infractions
- Lead the team responsible for daily warehouse operations including storage picking kitting packing to ensure On Time Delivery of products through to end customers
- Overcome roadblocks to ensure delivery is made in line with internal and external customer requirements and ensure quality and timeliness
- Develop operational plan for the own department and teams
- Serve as an expert resource in areas of logistics management freight and regulatory compliance.
- Review costs related to inbound/outbound freight versus accrual/estimate and lead corrective actions for discrepancies and provide strategic leadership for the loading of inbound/outbound freight to improve costs
- Responsible for scheduling workload planning and equipment required for the receipt sorting warehousing and inventory control of all warehoused items
- Manage warehousing costs and 3PLs (Third Party Logistics) identify specific cost reduction opportunities and take action to achieve cost reductions
- Identify areas for improvement initiate/lead projects to reduce transportation and operational cost
- Lead warehousing activities with production EHS marketing and technology including material receipt storage and delivery
- Work with material planners as liaison to coordinate inbound freight shipments with suppliers/freight forwarders
- Assure all freight-related system (MRP) transactions occur in timely basis
- Implement/manage inventory levels for expense items not driven by MRP
- Knowledge and understanding of International Trade Controls and Customs Compliance identify report and resolve any trade compliance issues while adhering to GE Grid Solutions ITC COE requirements
- Develop relationships with partners (carriers suppliers etc.) as identified by the business
- Provide subject matter expertise to customers and internal partners related to logistics international trade and customs
- Maintain and drive FIFO and 5S in the warehouse to be best in class
- Follow Quality Management System policies procedures and work instructions
- Maintain daily monthly and quarterly metrics as prescribed
- Other duties as necessary through the evolution of the role & related processes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience
- 5 years of supply chain experience
- Minimum of 2 additional years of experience in Warehouse and Logistics/Inventory management and SAP experience
- Proven change management experience
- Experience setting goals and tracking performance to those goals
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as required to support multiple time zones
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
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