Logistics Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Site Logistics Manager, the Associate Logistics Manager is a key position enabling successful execution of logistics strategies necessary for providing exceptional customer service both internal to the MARS network and externally to our customers.

The position is responsible for executing inbound and/or outbound operations supporting the manufacturing facility. Included in is directing the leads and associates in receiving, line take away, and warehousing in order to optimize all logistics assets at the site.

Managing safety, continuous improvement, productivity, customer order management, yard movement, and shipment quality are in scope for this position.

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level
• Experience in Warehouse management, inventory control 2+ years of managing people
• Experience with SAP, JDA, WMS, Quality Management systems, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, coach, motivate and lead team
• Ability to drive positive change in both processes, systems, and culture
• Strong computer skills (excel, word, power point, Nexus)
• Flexibility to adapt to regularly changing priorities and quality issues

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 25-30 associates
• Direct day to day activities of warehouse operations and yard spotting teams ensuring all loads are loaded safety and on time.
• Direct day to day activities of Inbound and product sampling teams to ensure they are following agreed procedures and meeting the needs of the business.
• Develops and maintains root cause corrective action procedures including trend analysis resulting in driving process improvements
• Maintain daily staffing plans including contingency plans for operations (unscheduled absentees, customer issues, system malfunctions, equipment issues, etc.)
• Meet or exceed performance targets (Inbound quality and production impacts, on time loading, associate pallets/hour, CCMS quality)
• Lead teams to ensure process adherence to systems such as SAP, RP, and JDA.
• Support management of forklift fleet used by IB and OB operations.
• Support other site responsibilities as necessary.

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all locations listed within the job posting:

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