Manager-Regional Logistics

Description

• Develop training programs for bargaining unit employees.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and waste eliminations.
• Manage the performance and development of the regional material supervisors.
• Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from senior manager.
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
• Exercises some management authority; sets employee performance objectives, conducts performance reviews and recommends pay actions.
• Creates integrated processes among internal functions (e.g., operations, purchasing and logistics) and outside suppliers.
• Coordinate with HR and Labor for bargaining unit memorandums and problem resolutions.
• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors and skilled labor.
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers.
• Lead continuous improvement processes with multiple functions by ensuring all appropriate departments and individuals are involved in root cause analysis and remediation.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels in all locations and participate in inventory reconciliation processes as needed.
• Standardize processes across all service centers.
• Defines team operating standards and ensures essential procedures are followed based on knowledge of own discipline.
• Develop KPI’s with the Manager of Logistics Services to measure the business.
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Improve safety performance in all regions; specifically, 6 warehouses/distribution centers by improving the safety culture and reinforcing all company specific safety programs.
• Performs supply chain and logistics functions such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution.

Requirements

• MBA plus five years Logistics experience
• Ability to adapt and drive change
• 5+ years supervisory experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to provide effective training and instructions to personnel at lower levels
• Strong customer service focus with ability to build credibility with internal clients
• Ability to foster an environment of team work between various customers
• Certification in Logistics at an accredited university
• Strong Labor Relations skills and previous experience in management of a bargaining unit workforce
• Experience in the electric or power generation business with an understanding of business management
• This position will be highly focused on internal customer satisfaction and engagement. Working directly with customers, such as, work management and scheduling to ensure alignment of business needs.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
• Ability to prepare written reports for intra-department use

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance