Location: el salto plant
goodyear talent acquisition representative: sonia nieto
sponsorship available: no
relocation assistance available: no
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*manager continuous improvement*
*location*: el salto, guadalajara.
*department*: operations / logistics
*reports to*: supply chain director
*job objective*: efficiently coordinate warehouse operations, raw material planning, and import and export operations, as well as manage finished product inventory and lead continuous improvement projects to optimize workflow and operational efficiency.
*responsibilities*:
*1 warehouse coordination*:
- oversee warehouse management, including the receipt, storage, and distribution of inished products.
- ensure accurate inventory management of finished products, performing periodic audits to verify stock accuracy.
- implement and monitor quality control and safety processes within the warehouse.
- coordinate with the team to ensure internal logistics efficiency and proper product handling.
*2 finished product management*:
- supervise the storage and management of finished products in the warehouse, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
- coordinate the distribution of finished products to customers or sales points, optimizing delivery times and minimizing costs.
- manage the inventory process for finished products, ensuring accuracy in stock levels and proper product rotation.
*3 raw material planning*:
- place orders for raw materials accordingly, to support production needs and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
- work with production planning to handle 18-month raw material consumption accordingly with s&op process.
- project inventory levels and financials inventory closing to drive working capital analyses.
- work with new products development team to ensure new raw materials will be available accordingly;
*4 import and export operations*:
- manage import process, including coordination with customs agents, transporters, and international suppliers.
- ensure compliance with import and export regulations and maintain proper documentation.
- coordinate international transportation logistics and resolve any issues that arise during the import process.
- optimize import costs and timelines, ensuring continuous availability of materials needed for production.
*5 continuous improvement projects*:
- identify areas for improvement in warehouse, purchasing, and importing processes, and develop and implement continuous improvement projects.
- conduct performance analysis and metrics to assess the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
- facilitate team training on new practices and procedures to ensure effective adoption of improvements.
- promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency within the team and the organization.
*requirements*:
- bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, industrial engineering, or a related field.
- minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles within the manufacturing or distribution industry.
- strong knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, international logistics, and finished product handling.
- experience in managing continuous improvement projects.
- effective negotiation and communication skills.
- ability to work under pressure and proactively resolve issues.
- proficiency in inventory management and erp software.
*key competencies*:
- ability to lead and motivate teams.
- decision-making skills based on data analysis.
- focus on continuous improvement and process optimization.
- knowledge of customs regulations and import processes.
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