Materials & Rail Logistics Manager – Resin Sourcing

Lead the flow of materials from railcar to finished goods

Step into an on-site leadership role where you choreograph the end-to-end movement of resins packaging and finished product. Your week spans from early Gemba walks to review 6S and food safety to late-week reviews of on-time in-full performancealways with an eye on safety quality and cost.

A day-in-the-life

• Design and execute supply chain plans that keep production distribution and finished-goods inventory in syncoptimizing product flow across the plant and network.
• Own timely delivery of all production inputs with hands-on responsibility for resin procurement demand forecasting and rail logistics support.
• Partner with Production Asset Care and cross-functional teams to build plant schedules that maximize schedule adherence and drive on-time in-full outcomes.
• Drive inventory accuracy through disciplined cycle counts and scheduled physical inventories.
• Run warehouse operations end-to-end: labor and dock scheduling material handling shipping and receiving.
• Track material usage and collaborate with Operations to eliminate variances and improve yields.
• Serve as the liaison among Procurement Operations and IBP for all things MRPensuring signals translate into executable plans.
• Support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process with credible data and cross-functional alignment.
• Help shape policies procedures guidelines and training that safeguard quality while controlling cost.
• Conduct distribution/network analyses monitor inventory positions and craft strategies that hit delivery lead times and target fill rates.
• Maintain accurate records and generate clear actionable reports.
• Coordinate logistics activities with internal partners and external customers to remove friction from inbound and outbound flows.
• Model a safety-first mindset and 6S discipline; lead weekly plant-wide Gemba walks to verify 6S safety and food safety compliance.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and audit requirements and uphold the PEPS continuous improvement system.
• Engage coach and develop team members to build the next generation of leaders.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree
• Hands-on shipping and receiving leadership
• Warehouse operations management
• Distribution and network experience
• ERP & MRP proficiency
• Production planning and scheduling expertise
• Inventory control and accuracy management
• Broad supply chain management knowledge
• Sourcing and procurement capability
• Supplier negotiation skills

Location: This is a fully on-site position.