Logistics Area Leader (Engineering Degree Required)

Logistics Area Leader

Location:  Memphis, TN

Report To:  Logistics Manager

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site   

 

 

In this role you will:

• Build capability in Logistics team leaders and technicians to deliver key business results and drive line/area improvements
• Responsible for engaging the team in meeting Safety, Quality, Production and Cost targets for their line/area
• Develop and maintain department/team scorecards and review with leadership each month; understand where gaps exist versus results targets and the causes
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators are established for teams and results are communicated regularly
• Drive high-performance work culture by engaging with team members on the floor and coaching to problem solve, make decisions, and become self-reliant
• Leverage High-Performance Organizational principles to develop leadership skills in individuals and the teams
• Partner with Logistics Manager in developing and delivering business master plan, including key technical and organizational projects
• Address gaps in line/area performance through the implementation and effective coaching of company Continuous Improvement methodologies; foster a zero-loss culture
• Responsible for ensuring department issues are driven to root cause and eliminated
• Understand company policies and procedures and apply consistently across your teams; administer any necessary discipline
• Oversee training and qualification programs for designated line/area; participate in assessments, ensure effective training, and maintain consistent qualification standards
• Translate complex information into easily understandable messages to facilitate clear communication and expectations
• Embrace change and build team buy-in to new initiatives and improvements
• Manage time and attendance for designated line/area (including payroll approval)
• Provide performance-based feedback to team leaders and technicians, included annual Performance Appraisals
• Model the Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other
• Understand Supply Chain software/systems and serve as a resource to team (WMS/Blue Yonder, IMI, Oracle)
• Track and drive favorable manufacturing variances while ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure peanut usage and variance systems are functioning correctly
• Identify and support cost savings projects

 

What we are looking for:  

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, any discipline

• 2 years of logistics or manufacturing operational experience as well as experience in leading supervising, supervising, or managing others

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a large organization to deliver business needs
• Ability to effectively engage on the floor
• Decisive, proactive and strategic in decision making
• Strong analytical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause identification skills
• Effectively works across organization boundaries and with diverse teams
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to learn new skills/technologies quickly
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that most effectively supports the organization
• Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed

 

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  

• Prior people management experience in a high-performance work environment
• food manufacturing experience