Position: production control and logistics managerdepartment: operations reporting line: plant manager job missionthe production control and logistics manager is essential inoptimizing supply chain and materials management operations at ourfacility.
this role demands advanced knowledge of erp systems,particularly oracle and rapid response, and involves managingmaster planning and material management processes critical forprocurement while focusing on effective team coaching andmanagement.
key responsibilities - oversee logistics and materialsmanagement to ensure timely delivery, with an emphasis onsupporting and coaching the team for enhanced performance.
- leadcustomer service and planning teams to improve service levels,ensuring that team members have the necessary skills and knowledgeto excel.
- control procurement, inventory, and warehouseoperations, aligned with production schedules while providingguidance on best practices.
- implement best practices in logisticsand materials management using erp systems, focusing on continualimprovement and team development.
- collaborate with the warehousesupervisor to ensure operational efficiency and mentor team membersfor professional growth.
- foster a culture of teamwork,accountability, and continuous learning within the operations team.description of tasks - develop and implement comprehensiveoperations strategies and plans that support long-term businessneeds and short-term expectations.
- define operational metrics andoperating models for manufacturing functions consistent with leanoperational practices, focusing on team empowerment.
- create andexecute a long-term vision and strategic plan for the company'soperations, clearly communicating the relationship with tier 1 andoem operations.
- lead the development and implementation of teamsand tools that deliver superior operational results and asustainable competitive advantage.
- support the organization inrecruiting, performance management, and succession planningprocesses, emphasizing team capabilities and leadershipdevelopment.
- provide leadership for various strategic andtactical initiatives, ensuring teams are equipped to meet dailymanagement targets and operate effectively in oem contexts.
-develop skills and competencies within the team to prepare forinternal and external company growth and expanded responsibilities.competency requirements: minimum training: bachelor's degree insupply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
significantexperience in logistics and materials management with provenleadership skills, particularly in coaching and developing teams.familiarity with safety regulations within logistics andwarehousing.
desirable experience: 5+ years as a logistic tier 1manager with experience managing operations related to oems.skills: - supply chain & logistics management (jit, jis, leanlogistics) - team leadership and coaching - production planning& control (scheduling, capacity planning) - automotive &manufacturing knowledge (apqp, ppap, iatf 16949) - proficiency inerp & mrp systems (sap, oracle) - inventory & warehousemanagement (kanban, fifo/lifo) - lean & six sigma methodologies- strong communication and interpersonal skills - problem-solvingand decision-making capabilities - understanding of edi & dataanalytics - knowledge of regulatory compliance recommendedtraining: - apics cpim or cscp (production & supply chain) -lean six sigma (green/black belt) - iatf 16949 & iso 9001(automotive quality management) - oracle erp training - ford, gm,and stellantis supplier training