MP&L Manager - Logistics Manager

This position will be based in South Carolina. Successful candidate will need to be willing to relocate to South Carolina. Currently the position is in Troy MI. Some relocation assistance is available for the correct candidate.

Position Summary The Internal Logistics Manager is responsible for leading all material flow activities within the ladder frame manufacturing facility, ensuring uninterrupted production through efficient movement of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), finished assemblies, and consumables. This role oversees warehouse operations, line-side delivery, supermarkets, kitting, AGVs, tugger systems, forklifts, inventory accuracy, and lean material flow from receiving through shipping.

The successful candidate will establish world-class logistics systems that support Just-In-Time (JIT), Lean Manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives while maintaining world-class safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Logistics
• Lead all internal logistics operations supporting robotic frame welding, machining, inspection, e-coat, repair, assembly, and shipping.
• Develop efficient material flow strategies that minimize handling while maximizing productivity.
• Design and continuously improve line-side material presentation.
• Optimize warehouse layouts and supermarket replenishment systems.
• Implement FIFO throughout manufacturing.
• Manage point-of-use inventory.
• Eliminate production downtime caused by material shortages.

Material Flow Develop and optimize movement of:
• Steel rails
• Cross members
• Brackets• Stampings
• Castings• Weld nuts
• Fasteners• Consumables
• Packaging• Returnable containers

Support:
• Robotic welding cells
• Laser welding
• Projection welding
• Stud welding
• E-coat
• Repair stations
• Final inspection
• Shipping Warehouse Management Lead all warehouse operations including:
• Receiving• Storage
• Inventory• Picking
• Kitting• Sequencing
• Replenishment• Line feeding
• Shipping preparation

Ensure:
• Inventory accuracy 99%
• Warehouse safety
• Efficient space utilization
• Cycle counting
• Inventory reconciliation

Production Support Ensure uninterrupted material supply supporting:
• 20–40 JPH production rates
• Multiple shifts
• High-volume production
• Prototype builds
• Launch support
• Engineering trials

Monitor:
• Material shortages
• Line stoppages
• Emergency replenishment
• Inventory risks

Automation

Lead implementation of:
• AGVs• AMRs
• Tugger systems
• Automated storage systems
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Barcode scanning
• RFID• Pick-to-Light
• Smart inventory systems

Lean Logistics Drive Lean initiatives including:
• Milk-run systems
• Kanban• Two-bin systems
• Pull systems
• FIFO lanes
• Value Stream Mapping
• 5S• Continuous Improvement
• Waste elimination

Inventory Management Manage:
• Raw material inventory
• WIP inventory
• Safety stock
• Finished goods
• Cycle counts
• Annual physical inventory

Improve:
• Inventory turns
• Inventory accuracy
• Working capital

Team Leadership Lead teams including:
• Warehouse Supervisors
• Material Planners
• Logistics Engineers
• Inventory Analysts
• Forklift Operators
• Tugger Drivers
• Shipping Clerks
• Material Handlers Develop employee skills through coaching, training, succession planning, and performance management.

KPIsResponsible for achieving:
• 100% production support
• Zero line stoppages due to logistics
• 99% inventory accuracy
• 98% on-time material delivery
• Inventory turns
• Dock-to-stock time
• Warehouse productivity
• Safety performance
• Cost per frame
• Logistics labor efficiency

Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with:
• Production• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality• Purchasing
• Supply Chain
• Maintenance• Industrial Engineering
• Finance• IT
• Continuous Improvement Qualifications Bachelor 's Degree…