Logistics Manager

Kimberly-Clark•Paris, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Logistics Manager Job Description As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. As the Logistics Manager, you will provide logistics team leadership to ensure that business objectives are met or exceeded for safety, quality, service, productivity, cost, and efficient storage/shipping/receiving/handling of finished goods and materials. You will also drive supply chain value capture initiatives across finished goods and materials as defined for plant. In this role, you will:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required with 10 years or more of experience in logistics, operations or supply chain.
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.
LSS Qualification would be an added advantage

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

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.

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