Plant Logistics Manager

<div>4534 <br/><br/>Job Location: Sturtevant - Wisconsin - United States <br/><br/>Category for Job Posting: Supply Chain <br/><br/>Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time <br/><br/> Apply now <ul> <li> Apply Now </li> <li> Start applying with LinkedIn </li> <br/><br/>Start <br/> <br/> <li><strong>Please wait...</strong></li> </ul> <br/><br/><strong><b>Job Purpose</b></strong><br/><br/>The Plant Logistics Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing all logistics operations within the plant, ensuring the efficient flow of materials, finished goods, and information throughout the production and distribution process. This role involves coordinating with internal departments, external suppliers, and transportation providers to meet production and delivery goals while maintaining cost-efficiency and adhering to quality and safety standards.<br/><br/><strong><b>Key Responsibilities</b></strong><br/><br/><ul><li>Manage scheduling, procurement, and material handling areas to specific performance metrics.</li><li>Work closely with Plant Management to help develop and implement processes that improve our inventory processes that include major reductions in inventory while improving internal / external delivery performance.</li><li>Manage shipping/receiving areas to specific performance metrics, including on-time delivery to internal and external customers.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement activity throughout supply chain controls within the plant, utilizing tools such as value stream mapping and kaizen events, improving performance, while dramatically reducing indirect labor, equipment, and inventory costs.</li><li>Develop and document standard work in all supply chain areas.</li><li>Develop and implement cycle counting automatic replenishments both with suppliers and internally to fabrication and assembly.</li><li>Manage sister plant and service parts orders.</li><li>Improve material flow within the manufacturing facility. Develop a streamlined logistics process for material handling to minimize cost and optimize resource utilization.</li></ul><br/><br/><strong><b>Experience Required</b></strong><br/><br/><ul><li>Bachelor's degree </li><li>Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment that has embraced /Lean concepts, MRP manufacturing practices, and progressive supplier relationships.</li><li>Minimum of three (3) years of managerial experience focusing on talent development, standardizing, planning, execution, and process improvement.</li></ul><br/><br/><strong><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></strong><br/><br/><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Engineering disciplines strongly preferred.</li><li>APICS certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) highly desirable.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement, and distribution.</li><li>Experience with visual management systems.</li><li>Be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment, while leveraging /Lean Methodologies.</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Strong customer service orientation.</li><li>Provide dedicated support of internal customer requirements.</li><li>Possess high-level organizational skills with the ability to work multiple priorities at once.</li></ul><br/><br/><strong><b>What We Offer</b></strong><br/><br/>We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. <br/><br/>At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:<br/><ul> <li>Flexible work arrangements</li> <li>Savings & Retirement benefits</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement</li> <li>Parental leave</li> <li>Adoption assistance</li> <li>Fertility & Family building support</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programs </li> <li>Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off</li></ul></div>

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