Logistics Manager

PURPOSE: 
The Logistics Manager is responsible for the effective management, delivery, maintenance of all cost down continuous improvement activities within the Supply Chain.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of a culture, environment where first class customer delivery is recognized and actively attained and developed by everyone.
• Manage maintenance and monitoring of the KPI’s of all Logistical functions to develop and improve upon these where applicable.
• Actively co-operate with the customer for the harmonization, deployment and delivery of the require delivery standards.
• Develop, initiate and maintain objective measurement tools for all logistical activities.
• Establish and maintain all logistical/supply chain documentation
• Work actively to meet the customer expectations of the supply chain and improve the functionality of this where possible.
• Guarantee of functional ability of all logistical functions on a continuous and evolving basis.
• The development, installation and promotion of all appropriate continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma within the Logistics Departments and elsewhere as appropriate.
• Pro- active and positive communication and engagement with all customers both internal (with facility and group) and external customers.
• Attainment and monitoring of all activity plans/targets agreements.
• Work continuously to reduce costs within the supply chain and report effectively on all cost improvement /deficiencies and any corrective actions to all required parties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Authority to instruct Supply Chain /Production planning and Management with the plant.
• Highly team orientated and able to effective lead and develop multi-skilled staff and systems as required to attain all customer/quality targets and standards.
• Able to improve and recognize the input of Planning/Logistical staff and develop the Quality/Customer delivery systems accordingly.
• Strong analysis communication and reporting skills to disseminate information appropriately to the relevant parties.
• Able to develop and agree Supply Chain/ Production requirements with customers and suppliers.
• Act as principal contact with regard to all Supply Chain/Logistical issues for all internal and external customers.
• Possessing high levels of intrinsic motivation to drive success both individually and organizationally.
• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management, preferred
• 5-7 years of experience within a highly demanding Supply Chain cycle of which ideally two would have been at a middle to senior level.
• Possessing well developed people management skills or an ability or aptitude to quickly assimilate/develop these skills.
• A proven track record in the delivery of highly demanding customer targets within a volume manufacturing (automotive) environment.
• Proven experience within and highly customer orientated with well-developed client relationship/management skills.
• SAP experience a must.
• Must be seasoned in automotive, very good in SAP, knowledge of GRP and willing to be hands on on the shop floor to view the day to day activities. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• • Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• • Location: Woodstock, AL
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday
  • Core Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Weekly Overtime: As needed.
  • Weekend Work: As needed.
  • Assignment Start: ASAP (Direct Hire)

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.