Overview
This position will assist the Logistics Operations Group Leader by leading an efficient shift specific shipping, receiving, and production line side department. This role will be responsible for organizing staff resources, plan daily activities and to supervise the safe and efficient flow of incoming materials to production. Additionally, this position will ensure all staff are working in a safe and secure environment; will train and develop staff in procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.
Essential Functions
- Lead IFA, NA safety initiatives with all associates within assigned area of responsibility
- Supervises the daily activities for all Logistics operations and associates to include development, coaching, counseling, evaluating performance, managing team schedules, timecard approvals
- Assist in planning and coordinating all activities in shipping, receiving, picking, and line side delivery to ensure production goals are achieved
- Interpret and administer company policies to workforce and enforces safety regulations
- Train all associates to documented standard work instructions Conduct routine audits ensuring standard work instructions are followed
- Communicate information related to safety, quality, production, and logistics to incoming shift supervisor and / or coordinator
- Keeps management informed of progress, developments, and pending problems within the Logistics Department
- Interface with internal and external customers, to support the company's goals and objectives
- Utilize SAP to track and review order status, fulfillment requirements and inventory levels
- Coordinate deliveries with customers and transportation and resolve any issues with customers or suppliers
- Perform routine daily physical audits and systematical audits using SAP of all materials and finished goods onsite
- Verify all customer orders are loaded, shipped and delivered in accordance with customer specifications
- Process shipping notices (ASN) within 30 minutes of product shipment
- Review and verify purchase orders against shipments received from vendors
- Consistently works on continuous improvement processes to include recommending measures to improve working conditions to increase efficiency and quality of facility, equipment, processes, or worker performance standards
- Supports lean manufacturing practices such as 5S, KanBan, visual management, 1-piece flow, etc
- Complies with IATF 16949, ISO 14001-2015, and customer requirements
- Complies with organizational policies and procedures
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Experience
Minimum 2-5 years' experience in logistics / supply chain, transportation management or manufacturing environment; minimum 2-3 years in a leadership role in aforementioned areas required.Experience with Lean Manufacturing ConceptsPrior experience with a Tier One Automotive International Supply ChainEducation
Associate's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Transportation Management or equivalent combination of education and experienceBachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Transportation Management or similar field preferredSpecific Skills
Working knowledge of ISO 14001-2015 & IATF16949Trained and knowledgeable in site safety policies and proceduresPrevious experience utilizing SAPDemonstrates solid understanding and knowledge of Logistics / Supply Chain / TransportationDemonstrated leadership qualities with all levels of the organizationDemonstrated understanding of organization policies and proceduresAbility to provide clear direction to others as to what is expected of themAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of the organizationAbility to plan and organize his / her own work effectively in consultation with othersAbility to work effectively within a team environmentAbility to read and write EnglishUnderstands the consequences of non-conformances to the customerUnderstands the implications of business decisionsFamiliarity with MS Office products including Outlook, Excel and MS WordMust be able to work any shift as required including overtime as neededPhysical Requirements
Must be able to walk / move about a 190,000 sq ft manufacturing facility : 100% of the timeMust be able to stand / walk / move about specific work area : 90% of the timeMust be able to bend / reach / twist / stoop : 70% of the timeMust be able to lift up to 40lbs on a frequent basis : 40% of the timeMust be able to lift over 40lbs on an infrequent basis : 15% of the timeMust be able to sit at a work station : 0% of the timeMust be able to work and operate a computer terminal : 80% of the timeVision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal / machine centers, etc.Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and / or phone conferencesAAP / EEO Statement
IFA North America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, IFA North America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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