Career Recruiting Specialists Hiring for Senior Logistics Operations Manager Job at Richmond, VA Full Time

URGENTLY HIRING!!!!!!!!!!

LOGISTICS/OPERATIONS MANAGER – MANUFACTURING ONLY!

Career Recruiting Specialists is partners with a new startup company located in and around the Richmond/Ashland, VA area. We are seeking an experienced logistics/operations manager with a strong manufacturing background. This is a global company with state of the art equipment. They offer one of the best insurance and benefit packages. If you have this experience, don’t let this opportunity pass.

Summary

This state-of-the-art facility will offer one of the lightest high end, 100% recycled linerboard and medium products on the market. The mill is actually under construction and start-up is scheduled in December 2022. This position reports to the plant manager

Responsibilities:

In partnership with the project resources and centers of expertise, the Logistics Manager will be responsible for:

• Acting as a key contributor to the establishment and implementation of the strategy and being the site reference for the corporate team and consultants.
• Be fully invested, with the assistance of the project partners, in Logistics personnel management, in the recruitment, development and coaching to ensure a robust organization in the department’s logistics prepared to achieve the established goals.
• The ramp up, stabilization and optimization of the management processes of his department.

Individual responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

The Logistics Manager will support the units’ operational strategy for logistics/transportation including management and accountability for:

• The proper functioning of site logistics, including managing the department in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable regulations.
• The inventory accuracy and level of raw material dictated by usage; weekly and monthly physical inventory, budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintaining and adhering to processes and standard operating procedures related to logistics and related regulations.
• Excellent teamwork with Production and Accounting teams to ensure seamless operations, on-time delivery of finished product and accounting KPIs for product life cycle.
• Skillful communication with the corporate Supply Chain Planning and Fulfillment COE, coordinating all efforts in a team-based environment.
• Master the various logistics KPIs and act on discrepancies.

Experiences and strengths

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Extensive experience in the field of logistics, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Firm grasp of supply chain, inventory, distribution, business, and management principles.
• Knowledge of various modes of transportation and shipping model (both inbound and outbound per day).
• Demonstrated ability to manage direct and indirect reports and effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals.
• Excellent overall adaptability and flexibility.
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP.

Core competencies defined for this job

Planning and organizing

Decision-making

Partnership

Rigor

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, VA: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Logistics /Operations management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location