Manufacturing Manager, Warehouse and Logistics

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Senior Markham Plant Leader, this individual will be responsible for providing direct people leadership to a team of resources to deliver inbound and outbound warehouse and logistics priorities.

Job Description Essential Responsibilities

Provide leadership & direction for a team of shippers/receivers and material handlers to deliver on the following:

- Ensure a safe work environment in the warehouse/shipping/receiving areas for all employees and drive a zero-tolerance environment for safety infractions

- Lead the team responsible for daily warehouse operations including storage, picking, kitting, packing to ensure On Time Delivery of products through to end customers

- Overcome roadblocks to ensure delivery is made in line with internal and external customer requirements and ensure quality and timeliness

- Develop operational plan for the own department and teams

- Serve as an expert resource in areas of logistics management, freight and regulatory compliance.

- Review costs related to inbound/outbound freight versus accrual/estimate and lead corrective actions for discrepancies and provide strategic leadership for the loading of inbound/outbound freight to improve costs

- Responsible for scheduling, workload planning, and equipment required for the receipt, sorting, warehousing and inventory control of all warehoused items

- Manage warehousing costs and 3PLs (Third Party Logistics), identify specific cost reduction opportunities and take action to achieve cost reductions

- Identify areas for improvement, initiate/lead projects to reduce transportation and operational cost

- Lead warehousing activities with production, EHS, marketing and technology including material receipt, storage and delivery

- Work with material planners as liaison to coordinate inbound freight shipments with suppliers/freight forwarders

- Assure all freight-related system (MRP) transactions occur in timely basis

- Implement/manage inventory levels for expense items not driven by MRP

- Knowledge and understanding of International Trade Controls and Customs Compliance, identify, report and resolve any trade compliance issues while adhering to GE Grid Solutions ITC COE requirements

- Develop relationships with partners (carriers, suppliers, etc.) as identified by the business

- Provide subject matter expertise to customers and internal partners related to logistics, international trade and customs

- Maintain and drive FIFO and 5S in the warehouse to be best in class

- Follow Quality Management System policies, procedures and work instructions

- Maintain daily, monthly and quarterly metrics as prescribed

- Other duties as necessary through the evolution of the role & related processes

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience

- 5+ years of supply chain experience

- Minimum of 2 additional years of experience in Warehouse and Logistics/Inventory management and SAP experience

- Proven change management experience

- Experience setting goals and tracking performance to those goals

- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as required to support multiple time zones

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided:

No