Senior Systems Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

BLG LOGISTICS is a third-party logistics service provider with a strong, centuries-old reputation for excellence. We combine passion with pragmatism and American innovation with German precision to develop sophisticated, future-oriented solutions. Our customers include both retail and manufacturing organizations at all levels of the supply chain. Today, the BLG Group has almost 100 locations and branches in Europe, America, and Africa.

BLG GROUP aims to be climate-neutral by 2030. In fact, we are the first German logistics service provider with a scientifically recognized climate protection goal. BLG GROUP currently employs roughly 20,000 people globally.

As an employer, we have an unwavering goal to be an employer of choice within our industry and the geographies in which we do business. We value and seek out our employees' feedback and ideas and keep our eyes firmly on the future.

Wellness & Benefits Program

We don’t just “talk the talk” when we say we want to be an employer of choice. We have completely overhauled our benefits and perks program to provide excellent options and coverage to our employees at an affordable rate and allow them to save for and invest in their future and focus on wellness. We also offer on-site diagnostic services and vaccines at no charge to help our employees get ahead with their wellness!

Our healthcare coverage includes medical, dental and vision benefits to our employees at no cost , and employees can add family members at a significantly subsidized rate. We also offer, at company expense , short term disability, long term disability, group life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverages.

Employees can choose to add extra life insurance and AD&D for themselves and their families at competitive rates. We also offer supplemental programs including cancer insurance, accident protection, supplemental disability, critical care, and medical bridge coverage. We even offer pet insurance for your furry family members!

Savings on healthcare create an opportunity for our employees to invest in our matching Safe Harbor & Roth 401k retirement plan, where the company will match up to 4% of contributions with immediate vesting.

We also believe that time away means healthy and happy employees, and we have a generous PTO & Personal Days policy that further enhances our 12 paid holidays and an additional day off for birthday celebrations.

And we’re not finished! We will continue to research and refine the wellness and lifestyle offerings to our team.

Company Benefits (90-Day Waiting Period)

• Medical
  • Silver Plan
• BLG covers 100% of the employee costs.
• BLG covers 90% or 85% of family coverage.
  • Platinum Plan
• BLG covers 90% of the employee cost.
• BLG covers 85% or 83% of family coverage.
• Dental
  • BLG covers 100% of the employee costs.
  • BLG covers 88% of family coverage.
• Vision
  • BLG covers 100% of the employee costs.
  • BLG covers 89% of family coverage.
• Company Paid Benefits ( No Cost To Employee ):
  • Medical ( Employee Only Coverage, Silver Plan )
  • Dental ( Employee Only Coverage )
  • Vision ( Employee Only Coverage )
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Time Off/Vacation Time
  • Paid Time Off/Vacation Time
  • Personal Days
  • Day Off for Birthday
  • 12 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan
  • Safe Harbor & ROTH 401K Retirement plan with Company Match
• Supplemental Insurance
  • Colonial
    • Cancer Insurance
    • Accident Protection
    • Supplemental Disability
    • Critical Care
    • Medical Bridge
    • Life Insurance

1. Pet Insurance

• Fraud Remediation Plan

Safety Shoe Reimbursement (Annual Basis)

Job Description

1. Summary:

The following job description is for the Project Leader for MRO operations at BMW Manufacturing. This position is responsible to manage SAP requirements, projects, compliance, and correct functionality of system. Project Leader also manages all activities related to development of training curriculum for new associates in operations, as well as inventory management. Additionally, act as support for Team Leaders.

1. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage SAP dashboards.

1. Research and disposition parts exceptions
2. Lead efforts to locate missing parts.

1. Ensure proper systematic material movements.
2. Project planning and project support for SAP changes and upgrades.
3. Mentor, train, support and solve problems in SAP for BLG end users sitewide.
4. Initiate system best practices and continuous improvement activities.
5. Ensure proper training of Hall Attendants and Specialists. Training includes but is not limited to:

1. Storeroom operations
2. SAP/WMS systems
3. Put away process
4. Cycle counts
5. Order requisitions/Goods issuing

1. Escalate additional training needs to management.
2. Inventory management/Parts verification.

1. Perform scanning audits.
2. Prepare and submit all reports and KPI’s as assigned by management.
3. Lead investigation into operational/system issues.
4. Lean management.
5. Oversee site projects as identified by management.
6. Complete other tasks as assigned.

1. Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Inventory & Training Specialist will report to this role.

1. Qualifications:

• SAP experience in Logistics
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strong technical and business knowledge
• High level of initiative

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and minimum twelve months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Technical degree preferred)

1. Skills and Knowledge:

• Design --Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving --Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills --Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service-- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication-- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication-- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork-- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

1. Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

1. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Driver’s License is required. Ability to obtain forklift license.

1. Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

1. Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.