Logistics Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Engages and leads Team Members to accomplish day-to-day tactical objectives in support of company and department goals.
• Leads by example to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures in support of safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale (SQDCM) initiatives.
• Embraces and promotes company core values to establish and maintain a culture committed to ethical practices, legal compliance, and a union-free environment.
• Develops self and others to ensure a knowledgeable and skilled workforce prepared to overcome current and future challenges.
• Supports Logistics team through providing direction and management to subordinates.
• Investigates and resolves issues, monitors daily delivery schedule, and oversees the unpacking of materials in the warehouse.
• Create and maintain a positive working environment that supports a union-free workplace.
• Meet daily goals through continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Seek opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost delivery.
• Assure that all work is performed within specifications.
• Maintain and ensure service records and inspections are completed for forklifts and tuggers.
• Maintain safety procedures including conducting incident investigations, completing reports, and corrective actions.
• Ensure all customer supplied packaging is accounted for and returned in good condition.
• Provide direction to Team Leads and all warehouse staff (e.g., receiving schedules, unpacking, line feeding, housekeeping, etc.).
• Assist in the setup and maintenance of an accurate inventory control system.
• Maintain and enforce compliance of procedures in warehouse within and outside of department (e.g., material handlers leaving materials and packaging in a neat and organized manner).
• Ensure the proper disposal of all non-reusable cardboard or skids.
• Ensure all EDI transmissions are properly processed in a timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve issues with customers and tier 2 suppliers (e.g., DTR’s, receiving discrepancies, customer relations, etc.).
• Control CKD warehouse inventory and communicate discrepancies to the Purchasing Department.
• Gather and report any evidence of damaged materials and equipment to Assistant Manager or above for chargeback claims.
• Oversee that Team Leaders are following C-TPAT compliance and resolve any issues that may occur.
• Manage and maintain shipping containers from post port per C-TPAT and MOBIS requirements.
• Oversee that materials are being unpacked and placed in the correct area according to the warehouse mapping.
• Monitor delivery schedule and ensure all processes are being followed.
• Ensure individuals operating PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicles) are operating the vehicles properly and following safety procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: 3+ years of logistics experience in manufacturing/automotive environment.
• Experience: N/A
• Education: High School diploma/GED required
• Equivalent Experience/Education: 3-5 years of logistics experience in manufacturing/automotive environment
• Communication Skills: Intermediate
• Foreign Language Required: No
• Foreign Language Skill Level: N/A
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate
• Certified/Technical Skills: N/A
• Additional/Other Requirements: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid PIV license. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. PC literate, including Microsoft Office.