Logistics Manager (Warren, OH)

Kimberly-Clark • Warren, MI

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About The Position

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. In this role, you will: Lead the development of Strategies, objectives and execution plans that optimize both the Distribution Center and Material Flow operations, including driving On-Time/In Full, best in class product storage and handling, and delivery of high inventory accuracy and low damage results Drive supply chain value capture activities across all aspects of Logistics to eliminate waste, improve storage density, and yield cost savings Provides input into new (or improving existing) processes, standards or operational plans in support of mill/Logistics strategies, with some impact on business unit/Logistics overall results Maintain strong, safe working conditions and drive a people-based safety culture consistent with plant and staff objectives Lead and develop the talent of the site Logistics team Provide work direction and leadership to logistics personnel ensuring labor resources are utilized effectively Where applicable, build supplier relationships on-site with third-party operations and hold accountable for performance expectations. Develop and implement effective cost management practices and cost improvement programs Foster an environment conducive to favorable employee relations Establish/maintain housekeeping standards in conformance to plant and government regulations Properly manage materials handling equipment including but not limited to lift truck fleet, robotic cells, palletizers, and conveyance system Provide oversight to Trailer Yard services, safety, and efficiency Safety Consistently lead first with safety to demonstrate that it is embraced as an immovable value. Develop and maintain safety systems in accordance with K-C standards and lead team to complete safety objectives and ensure a safe and productive work environment. Create and support an environment that removes barriers to success. Develop and implement continuous improvement programs that ensure the safe handling of finished product continues to grow and progress. Fully comply with corporate loss management policies as well as government safety and health regulations. Support Corporate Drug and Alcohol policy compliance with their team to deal with issues as they arise. Product Quality/Housekeeping Maintain systems and procedures in finished products in accordance with SHARP quality objectives. Maintain housekeeping programs which meet or exceed department and plant objectives. Cost/Asset Management Drive supply chain value capture programming within warehouse to yield transformational cost savings. Manage distribution and materials handling costs (i.e. operating supplies, maintenance, labor, gap closure savings, etc.). Provide day to day direction for the logistics team. Development of team objectives that support Plant and Staff Distribution objectives. Support mill initiatives on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People. Provide for the most cost-effective storage, retrieval and issuing of finished materials in the plant. Support efforts to drive improvements in material flow and storage density. Leverage and optimize warehouse management system technology to maximize distribution efficiency. Leverage and optimize robotic cell technology to maximize efficiency and case presentation. Ensure that appropriate distribution assets and equipment are available and properly maintained. Human Resources Promote a good employee relations climate through the effective and consistent implementation of plant guidelines and procedures that will result in employees considering their plant to be a fair and equitable place of employment. Manage teams in accordance with the principles and tenets of the plant’s High Performance Work System and expected K-C Values: We Care, We Own, We Act and Ways of Working: Focus on Consumers, Play to Win, Move Fast and Grow our People. Provide leadership to ensure the organization attracts and retains the best people and fosters an environment which motivates a diverse team to fully use its capabilities in achieving desired business results. Engage in frank, open and timely dialogue with deputies, to provide them with: criteria-based assessments of their job performance and career growth potential; opportunities for development; and recognition to reinforce growth. Ability to lead organizational change, builds relationships, and make good use of available resources. Ability to confront problems and handle conflict. Ability to problem solve and set priorities, generating new ideas and improved ways of working while maintaining effective control. Provide work direction and coaching to distribution crew leaders, day team and other personnel to achieve department objectives and exceed plant, external customer and corporate requirements. Internal Controls Ensure the effective development and application of internal control systems/procedures, customer service policies and facility standard operating procedures in distribution. Communication Engage back with Staff Distribution on performance to objectives, network standards and programs, and collaborative improvement opportunities. Communicate fully with supervisors, subordinates and others who have need to know. Be informative without being obtrusive or vexatious. Communicate in a way that is timely, yet prompt; complete, yet concise; candid, yet accurate and clear, yet responsive. Communicate efficiently and effectively with mill leadership Scope This position reports directly to the site Plant Manager. The position is responsible to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the logistics department. The incumbent must possess a good level of understanding of the functional areas and provides leadership in a team setting. The position will also lead logistics projects to drive warehouse efficiencies, modifications or improvements. The person serves as a liaison for and resource to the third-party operations (if applicable) when it relates to raw materials and finished goods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in logistics or operations
• Experience in a leadership/supervisory position required
• Applies in-depth advanced Logistics knowledge and skills, integrating theories and principles into the context of the broader KC Supply-Chain
• Provides Logistics expert advice, coaching and counseling to peers and the broader Logistics organization in general
• Possesses strong understanding of a Mill Operation and the relationship and integration of Logistics within that Operation
• Demonstration of capability to facilitate projects/focus groups in a team environment while providing team leadership

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-speed industrial manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment.
• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing and problem solving.
• Experience engaging with a third-party logistics provider.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Strategies, objectives and execution plans that optimize both the Distribution Center and Material Flow operations, including driving On-Time/In Full, best in class product storage and handling, and delivery of high inventory accuracy and low damage results
• Drive supply chain value capture activities across all aspects of Logistics to eliminate waste, improve storage density, and yield cost savings
• Provides input into new (or improving existing) processes, standards or operational plans in support of mill/Logistics strategies, with some impact on business unit/Logistics overall results
• Maintain strong, safe working conditions and drive a people-based safety culture consistent with plant and staff objectives
• Lead and develop the talent of the site Logistics team
• Provide work direction and leadership to logistics personnel ensuring labor resources are utilized effectively
• Where applicable, build supplier relationships on-site with third-party operations and hold accountable for performance expectations.
• Develop and implement effective cost management practices and cost improvement programs
• Foster an environment conducive to favorable employee relations
• Establish/maintain housekeeping standards in conformance to plant and government regulations
• Properly manage materials handling equipment including but not limited to lift truck fleet, robotic cells, palletizers, and conveyance system
• Provide oversight to Trailer Yard services, safety, and efficiency
• Consistently lead first with safety to demonstrate that it is embraced as an immovable value.
• Develop and maintain safety systems in accordance with K-C standards and lead team to complete safety objectives and ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Create and support an environment that removes barriers to success.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement programs that ensure the safe handling of finished product continues to grow and progress.
• Fully comply with corporate loss management policies as well as government safety and health regulations.
• Support Corporate Drug and Alcohol policy compliance with their team to deal with issues as they arise.
• Maintain systems and procedures in finished products in accordance with SHARP quality objectives.
• Maintain housekeeping programs which meet or exceed department and plant objectives.
• Drive supply chain value capture programming within warehouse to yield transformational cost savings.
• Manage distribution and materials handling costs (i.e. operating supplies, maintenance, labor, gap closure savings, etc.).
• Provide day to day direction for the logistics team.
• Development of team objectives that support Plant and Staff Distribution objectives.
• Support mill initiatives on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.
• Provide for the most cost-effective storage, retrieval and issuing of finished materials in the plant.
• Support efforts to drive improvements in material flow and storage density.
• Leverage and optimize warehouse management system technology to maximize distribution efficiency.
• Leverage and optimize robotic cell technology to maximize efficiency and case presentation.
• Ensure that appropriate distribution assets and equipment are available and properly maintained.
• Promote a good employee relations climate through the effective and consistent implementation of plant guidelines and procedures that will result in employees considering their plant to be a fair and equitable place of employment.
• Manage teams in accordance with the principles and tenets of the plant’s High Performance Work System and expected K-C Values: We Care, We Own, We Act and Ways of Working: Focus on Consumers, Play to Win, Move Fast and Grow our People.
• Provide leadership to ensure the organization attracts and retains the best people and fosters an environment which motivates a diverse team to fully use its capabilities in achieving desired business results.
• Engage in frank, open and timely dialogue with deputies, to provide them with: criteria-based assessments of their job performance and career growth potential; opportunities for development; and recognition to reinforce growth.
• Ability to lead organizational change, builds relationships, and make good use of available resources.
• Ability to confront problems and handle conflict.
• Ability to problem solve and set priorities, generating new ideas and improved ways of working while maintaining effective control.
• Provide work direction and coaching to distribution crew leaders, day team and other personnel to achieve department objectives and exceed plant, external customer and corporate requirements.
• Ensure the effective development and application of internal control systems/procedures, customer service policies and facility standard operating procedures in distribution.
• Engage back with Staff Distribution on performance to objectives, network standards and programs, and collaborative improvement opportunities.
• Communicate fully with supervisors, subordinates and others who have need to know.
• Be informative without being obtrusive or vexatious.
• Communicate in a way that is timely, yet prompt; complete, yet concise; candid, yet accurate and clear, yet responsive.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with mill leadership

Benefits

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
• Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager