Logistic Manager

Job TitleIs responsible for demand planning, scheduling, warehousing, and delivery.ResponsibilitiesMember of the site steering teamReports on the effectiveness and performance of the quality system for the benefit of the Site Steering TeamVerifies adherence to all procedures within Safety, Corporate / Site Quality System, Operational Procedures, and Good Manufacturing PracticesMaintains contact with customers and carriers regarding quality and service in conjunction with the Quality Department and Corporate ProcurementReviews the planning and scheduling of production.Responsible for maintaining ISO standardsEnsures that the Site Quality and Food Safety Policy, Operational Procedures and High Standards of Workmanship are maintained at all times.Responsible for the accuracy of product scanning / inventoriesMaintains and reviews Finished Goods Management Program to determine long term storage requirementsVerifies that scheduling is based on Business Demand Plan, Customer Orders, or ForecastsMaintains and reviews company's information system or in-house system for warehouse analysis to monitor what to store, how much to store, and where to store the products that require inventoryMonitors site capacity regarding supply / demand problems and assists in locating capacity from back-up site as directed by Product SupplyProvide for movement and storage of all finished productMonitors the assignment of carriers by lane and by customerResponsible for the tracking mechanisms and accountability of the following measures:On-time delivery to customersComplete deliveries to customersLogistics costsDays on handWarehouse cost per thousandFreight cost varianceInventory AccuracyInventory shrinkageMaintains relationship with customers / carriersResponsible for the management of logistics associate including hiring, training, and disciplinary actionsVerifies proper trailer allocation and availability for daily activitiesOperational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory currentCoordination of logistic activities with activities of other functions such as conversion, administration, quality, sales, and purchasingAssists in analyzing contractual commitments, customer specifications, and other data to plan and develop logistic program activities from conceptual stage through life cycle of productDevelops, implements activities to resolve problems in the area of logistics, and maintains relationships with carriers to ensure meeting of contractual agreementsResponsible for reporting food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate actionInitiate action for food safety issuesRequirementsTeam orientedSelf-motivatedMust have proven leadership skills and experienceMust have effective communication and interpersonal skillsMust have flexibility of job assignmentsBachelor's degree and/or 10 years prior related work experienceStrong computer skillsAs a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:Wellness ProgramsHealth Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & VisionEAP, Employee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-TermAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing featurePaid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increasesPaid Company HolidaysDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCaregiving via Care.comPet InsuranceTuition Assistance ProgramSons and Daughters Scholarship ProgramTravel AssistanceEmployee Discount Programs*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirementsPlastipak is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak's Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.