Logistics Manager

Your Opportunity as the Logistics Manager

Location: 2035 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 (Hostess Manufacturing Plant)

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site, Day Shift: approximately 7am-4:30pm (flexibility to support off-shifts or weekends when required)

In this role you will:

• Manage and execute all supply chain operating strategies with use of lean methodologies

• Own and maintain the site Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

• Establish strong relationships with the onsite Distribution Center (DC), Operations, Corporate Supply Chain Leaders, Customer Service, Marketing, Purchasing, Transportation, Co-Packers, Suppliers, etc.

• Provide leadership and strategic direction in the areas of Finished Product, Raw Materials, and Physical Inventory Management (Inventory Accuracy, Variances, Fill Rates, Delivery Rates, etc.)

• Be a key leader and role model of plant safety programs to support safe work practices, Food Safety and Quality compliance and holding others accountable to these standards.

• Develop leadership and capability within logistics department, which includes salaried and hourly employees.

• Manage all aspects of logistics programs including forklift maintenance, dock and truck safety, inventory hold management, inbound and outbound appointment scheduling, and customer requirement management.

• Analyze sanitation and quality metrics and identify areas of opportunity to tackle daily challenges and recommend solutions for both short term and long-term impacts.

• Manage Site Level Execution Agreements with suppliers as needed.

• Identify root cause & countermeasures for any gaps in results.

• Develop & implement cost reduction and work process improvement projects to support site savings initiatives and working capital reduction initiatives.

• Master existing planning technology and support future improvements / upgrades.

• Establish continued improvement processes and culture to ensure that supply chain maintains Smucker quality status.

• Support and champion site vision as a member of the site leadership team.

• Develop and execute a supply chain vision for the site that delivers operational excellence, resulting in world class customer service efficiency.

• Role model Operations Excellence behaviors and fully support / strengthen the High-Performance Organization (HPO) for the facility.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Must have food or pharmaceutical experience

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Planning.

• At least 3 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing others.

• Results in driving continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Supply Chain

• Cost and business acumen.

• Demonstrated capability in analyzing data, problem solving and attention to detail.

• Thinks and acts decisively and ethically.

• Builds diverse, collaborative relationships; operates with discipline, and has the ability to teach and lead others.

• Communication: strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams, both plant and corporate.

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required

• Computer skills: Supply Planning Systems (PPS, Oracle, Discoverer, SAP, or similar systems), and Microsoft Office.

• High-performance work environment experience.

• Manufacturing experience.

Learn More About Working at Smucker  

• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program

• Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business

• Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

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