Logistic Manager

About the role

Is responsible for demand planning, scheduling, warehousing, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Member of the site steering team
• Reports on the effectiveness and performance of the quality system for the benefit of the Site Steering Team
• Verifies adherence to all procedures within Safety, Corporate / Site Quality System, Operational Procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Maintains contact with customers and carriers regarding quality and service in conjunction with the Quality Department and Corporate Procurement
• Reviews the planning and scheduling of production.
• Responsible for maintaining ISO standards
• Ensures that the Site Quality and Food Safety Policy, Operational Procedures and High Standards of Workmanship are maintained at all times.
• Responsible for the accuracy of product scanning / inventories
• Maintains and reviews Finished Goods Management Program to determine long term storage requirements
• Verifies that scheduling is based on Business Demand Plan, Customer Orders, or Forecasts
• Maintains and reviews company’s information system or in-house system for warehouse analysis to monitor what to store, how much to store, and where to store the products that require inventory
• Monitors site capacity regarding supply / demand problems and assists in locating capacity from back-up site as directed by Product Supply
• Provide for movement and storage of all finished product
• Monitors the assignment of carriers by lane and by customer
• Responsible for the tracking mechanisms and accountability of the following measures:
  • On-time delivery to customers
  • Complete deliveries to customers
  • Logistics costs
  • Days on hand
  • Warehouse cost per thousand
  • Freight cost variance
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Inventory shrinkage
• Maintains relationship with customers / carriers
• Responsible for the management of logistics associate including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions
• Verifies proper trailer allocation and availability for daily activities
• Operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current
• Coordination of logistic activities with activities of other functions such as conversion, administration, quality, sales, and purchasing
• Assists in analyzing contractual commitments, customer specifications, and other data to plan and develop logistic program activities from conceptual stage through life cycle of product
• Develops, implements activities to resolve problems in the area of logistics, and maintains relationships with carriers to ensure meeting of contractual agreements
• Responsible for reporting food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action
• Initiate action for food safety issues

Requirements

• Team oriented
• Self-motivated
• Must have proven leadership skills and experience
• Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have flexibility of job assignments
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 10 years prior related work experience
• Strong computer skills

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.