Logistics Team Lead, Manufacturing, TX

SCOPE
Provide leadership to the entire Shipping & Receiving department, coordinating and facilitating all dock, driver and delivery resources to ensure timely delivery of quality product to our customers

POSITION PURPOSE

• Plans and manages logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer fulfillment services.
• Leads the daily activities of the department, focusing on meeting customer needs in a timely basis with an emphasis on safety, productivity and continuous improvement.
• Integrates with sales, purchasing and manufacturing teams directing, optimizing and coordinating the full order cycle to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strive to satisfy all customer requirements and satisfy their expectations.
• Identify, develop, lead, coach, train and motivate logistics team members.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.

• Maintain a safe, organized and productive work environment (5S).

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, delivery, quality and cost through kaizen and other activities.
• Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.

• Resolve issues related to shipping and inventory discrepancies.

• Establish & maintain relationships with transportation suppliers.
• Comply with laws, regulations and company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Work performed in an industrial environment.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years progressive logistics experience and leadership success in a high-volume, fast-paced, Lean Manufacturing environment.

• A firm understanding of shipping requirements and associated standards, and regulations.

• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and standard logistics software.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving solving and organizational skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Logistics Team Lead, Manufacturing, TX