Material, Planning, & Logistics (MP&L) Manager - ZipRecruiter : Job Details

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The MP&L Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations in an automotive manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient storage, handling, and movement of materials and finished goods. This role also supports broader Materials, Planning, and Logistics (MP&L) functions including shipping, inventory control, and service parts logistics. The ideal candidate will lead a team focused on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement in warehouse and logistics operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervising Warehouse Operations: Oversees daily warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, staging, and shipping of materials and finished goods. Ensures accuracy, efficiency, and safety in all warehouse processes.
• Shipping and Logistics: Coordinates outbound shipments to customers and service centers, ensuring on-time delivery and proper documentation. Manages relationships with freight carriers and third-party logistics providers. Ensures compliance with domestic and international shipping regulations.
• Inventory Management: Monitors inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Supports cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation processes. Works with procurement and logistics teams to maintain optimal stock levels and timely material flow.
• Service Parts Support: Oversees storage and distribution of service parts to support aftermarket and warranty operations. Coordinates with service teams to ensure timely availability of critical components and reduce obsolescence.
• Documentation & Audits: Ensures all warehouse documentation is accurate and up to date. Conducts regular audits to verify compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Training and Development:Trains and develops warehouse staff, including forklift operators and material handlers. Ensures team members have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively and safely.
• Process Improvement:Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives to streamline warehouse operations, reduce waste, and increase productivity. Develops standardized work procedures and optimizes warehouse layout and material flow.
• Communication: Coordinates with other departments such as production, maintenance, and logistics to ensure smooth operations. Communicates effectively across all shifts to ensure continuity and alignment of warehouse activities.
• Safety Compliance:Promotes a culture of safety and ensures compliance with OSHA and company safety standards. Implements measures to prevent accidents and injuries in the warehouse.
• Leadership and Management:Provides strong leadership to the warehouse team. Sets individual objectives, monitors performance, and fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Team Leadership and Development:Recruits, develops, and mentors a high-performing warehouse team. Provides guidance on best practices and supports professional development.
• Talent Development: Develops talent through structured training programs, coaching, and succession planning to build a resilient and capable warehouse organization.

Behavioral Expectations

• Safety-First. A safety-first mindset is a proactive approach to safety, where all employees keep an eye out for safety issues and avoid potentially dangerous situations which could likely cause danger, risk, or injury. This also means that everyone has responsibility for safety regardless of role, level, title, or job.
• Continuous Improvement. Suggest every employee, everywhere is always looking for ways we can improve and standardize our work even when everything is going well. By doing so, it will drive consistent progress toward improved business performance and will tap into people's desire to be the best at what they do.
• Compliant. Employee compliance is achieved when workers are familiar with all the laws that govern their industry or job and know how to conduct business in an ethical manner. It often requires procedural training and encouragement to learn from mistakes.
• Driving Results. Identify specific purpose, goal, or destination and prioritize making progress toward it Focus discussions on what you want to achieve and why – and then let them do it. Everyone knows their role and is accountable for driving their work to achieve a common goal.
• ONE Team. One team means being part of a group that shares strong relationships, trust, respect, and a common vision for what good looks like. One team means supporting and relying on one another to achieve to drive the overall business priorities and meet our customer commitments

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Skills & Experience

• Prior experience in a production or supervisory role is often required. This could include roles such as production supervisor, team leader, or shift manager.
• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing injection molding processes is highly valued.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate production teams, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey instructions clearly, liaise with other departments, and resolve conflicts.
• Problem-solving: Aptitude for identifying issues, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
• Organizational skills: Capacity to manage multiple priorities, create schedules, and coordinate resources to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail: Ability to ensure accuracy and precision in processes to maintain quality standards and minimize errors.
• Analytical skills: Capability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize performance.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, maintenance, quality control, and production, to achieve common goals.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production demands, implement new processes, and respond effectively to unexpected challenges.
• Safety consciousness: Commitment to promoting a safe work environment, enforcing safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulations.