Overview
The Logistics Process Improvement Lead is responsible for the continuous process improvement of Contec's logistics operations.
Responsibilities
Logistics Process Improvement
- Identifies and addresses efficiency improvement opportunities within the logistics organization.
- Leverages manufacturing lean principles to minimize all forms of waste.
- Review and revise logistics standard operating procedures, to ensure they represent the latest thinking in the field. Ensure these procedures and work instructions are clear and easily repeatable, so that there is consistency of execution across all teams and shifts.
- Review the warehouse floor layout as needed. Ensure the inventory location strategy reduces material handler's travel time and maximizes shipping output.
- Apply technology to replace manual / paper transactions with faster / cost effective solutions.
- Applies automation technology to maximize labor efficiency and warehouse space utilization.
- Educates and trains the logistics organization on the tools and methods being implemented to streamline operations.
- Serves as Contec's point of contact for logistics automation contractors. Supervises contractor's work and ensures efficient and timely completion of all contractor's deliverables.
- Supports the Distribution Center financial objectives by identifying methods and technology that reduces costs.
- Works with area supervision and other functions on plans to improve skills, recruit necessary talent, develop leaders and implement teams within the organization.
- Supports the Distribution Center's safety goals by ensuring all process improvements meet and exceed safety standards.
- Plans for future capacity requirements and for replacement equipment. Leverages automation and technology knowledge so that proposed solutions are efficient and cost effective.
Logistics Operations
- Supports the preparation of the annual budget by leveraging statistical methods and data mining software (Power BI, etc.). Apply AI tools to identify trends that help us find the most cost-effective method to achieve logistics goals.
Regulatory Compliance
- Supports Contec's compliance with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements.
- Stays current with existing and new legislation and advises management on needed actions.
Other
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Participates and works within ISO 9001-2008 quality standards guidelines in accordance with Contec's quality goals.
- Others may be assigned.
Competencies
- Leadership - Demonstrated ability to lead and work in a multi-cultural environment, establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
- Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
- Functional / Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job a high level of accomplishment.
- 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.
- Presentation skills: Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, bosses and customers.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Communication - Possesses above average oral and written skills. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens well and seeks clarification.
- International exposure - Ability to understand global supply chain operations, logistics and transportation processes.
- 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; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
- Cost Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources; actively seeks and implements cost savings ideas.
- Strategic Thinking - Adapts strategy to changing conditions; Develops practical means to implement strategy in area of responsibility.
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
- Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Able to demonstrate support and adherence to Contec's core values: respect for others, doing “whatever it takes” within Contec's core values, vision and strategic direction, exhibiting integrity, having a tolerance for risk, understanding there is life outside of work, enjoying the ride.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration or related field and 7+ years of experience in warehouse management, international shipping and receiving. Master's degree preferred. Well versed in import/export clearance requirements. Prior experience required in the following fields:
- Data mining applications (i.e. Power BI)
- Understanding warehouse automation
- Statistical methods
- ERP systems
- Optimizing warehouse floor layout
- Understanding lean principles
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 regularly required to be in a stationary position and must regularly communicate with others both inside and outside the organization. The employee is occasionally required to move throughout the facility, operate office equipment, inspect incoming and outgoing shipments and retrieve items. The employee must occasionally move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
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 high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Normal office conditions and requirements will include traveling throughout the distribution center and manufacturing areas, frequent overtime, and occasional off-site travel.
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