Messina Group Consulting Hiring for Supply Chain Management Consultant Job at Richmond, VA Full Time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Manage a team of 12 hourly Associates in the Warehouse, Receiving, and Shipping functions.
• Set goals and strategic objectives for the Interim Warehouse Team Leader.
• Lead the upcoming transformation with regard to material flow & batch management. Develop, implement, and control a plant logistics strategy with full consideration of the business impact that includes resources and capacity.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Value Stream Managers to lead the development and optimization of material flow and presentation of materials to Associates on the shop floor.
• Manage the implementation and sustainment of changes for warehousing and material flow, SAP, and Oracle Transport Management Systems.
• Create a warehouse profile strategy to increase the overall efficiency of operations and material flow to all areas of the plant.
• Adhere to and ensure full awareness of all Health, Safety, and Emergency procedures.
• Plan and execute physical inventory and data accuracy in line with the Inventory Control System.
• Develop, prepare, and present required performance metrics for the Warehouse function.
• Plan and initiate improvement projects to the Warehouse areas, as needed, to meet changing demands and requirements.
• Promote a culture of compliance, cost effectiveness, idea generation, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Formalize department roles & responsibilities.
• Identify training needs of hourly direct reports. Develop and ensure timely execution of cross-training needs and plans to guarantee an efficient and functional warehouse organization.
• Complete Associate Annual Assessments and provide feedback. Create opportunities to reward and recognize the team and individuals.

Other Details:

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• Schedule: 8am-5pm
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Duration: 6 months +

Qualifications:

• 12-15 years experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a leadership role, with experience in a regulated industry such as Medical Device or Pharmaceutical
• APICS certification desired
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TAKT & Kanban
• Success leading teams and building strong cross-functional relationships
• Excellent communication skills – both written & verbal
• Proven ability to manage a variety of responsibilities within a fast-moving customer focused environment
• Proven experience in driving continuous improvement
• Skilled application of technology (MS 365, HR’S, etc.)
• Change Management training/experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of inventory management practices
• Proficiency in enterprise software, preferably SAP and Oracle Transport Management systems

Expense Reimbursement for travel, accommodation, meals
Laptop and Software – Contractor to be equipped with a laptop and must have current antivirus, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.