Logistic Manager

Job Title

Is responsible for demand planning, scheduling, warehousing, and delivery.

Responsibilities

Member of the site steering team

Reports on the effectiveness and performance of the quality system for the benefit of the Site Steering Team

Verifies adherence to all procedures within Safety, Corporate / Site Quality System, Operational Procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices

Maintains contact with customers and carriers regarding quality and service in conjunction with the Quality Department and Corporate Procurement

Reviews the planning and scheduling of production.

Responsible for maintaining ISO standards

Ensures 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 / inventories

Maintains and reviews Finished Goods Management Program to determine long term storage requirements

Verifies that scheduling is based on Business Demand Plan, Customer Orders, or Forecasts

Maintains 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 inventory

Monitors site capacity regarding supply / demand problems and assists in locating capacity from back-up site as directed by Product Supply

Provide for movement and storage of all finished product

Monitors the assignment of carriers by lane and by customer

Responsible for the tracking mechanisms and accountability of the following measures:

On-time delivery to customers

Complete deliveries to customers

Logistics costs

Days on hand

Warehouse cost per thousand

Freight cost variance

Inventory Accuracy

Inventory shrinkage

Maintains relationship with customers / carriers

Responsible for the management of logistics associate including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions

Verifies proper trailer allocation and availability for daily activities

Operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current

Coordination of logistic activities with activities of other functions such as conversion, administration, quality, sales, and purchasing

Assists in analyzing contractual commitments, customer specifications, and other data to plan and develop logistic program activities from conceptual stage through life cycle of product

Develops, implements activities to resolve problems in the area of logistics, and maintains relationships with carriers to ensure meeting of contractual agreements

Responsible for reporting food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action

Initiate action for food safety issues

Requirements

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Must have proven leadership skills and experience

Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills

Must have flexibility of job assignments

Bachelor's degree and/or 10 years prior related work experience

Strong computer skills

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision

EAP, Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term

Accidental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature

Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases

Paid Company Holidays

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Caregiving via Care.com

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program

Travel Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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