Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role.

Neither are we.

Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference.

Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands.

In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

This position reports directly to the site Plant Manager.  The position is responsible to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the logistics department.  The incumbent must possess a good level of understanding of the functional areas and provides leadership in a team setting.  The position will also lead logistics projects to drive warehouse efficiencies, modifications or improvements.  The person serves as a liaison for and resource to the third-party operations (if applicable) when it relates to raw materials and finished goods.

In this role, you will:


* Lead the development of Strategies, objectives and execution plans that optimize both the Distribution Center and Material Flow operations, including driving On-Time/In Full, best in class product storage and handling, and delivery of high inventory accuracy and low damage results


* Drive supply chain value capture activities across all aspects of Logistics to eliminate waste, improve storage density, and yield cost savings; Provides input into new (or improving existing) processes, standards or operational plans in support of mill/Logistics strategies, with some impact on business unit/Logistics overall results


* Maintain strong, safe working conditions and drive a people-based safety culture consistent with plant and staff objectives; Lead and develop the talent of the site Logistics team


* Provide work direction and leadership to logistics personnel ensuring labor resources are utilized effectively; Develop and implement effective cost management practices and cost improvement programs


* Foster an environment conducive to favorable employee relations; Establish/maintain housekeeping standards in conformance to plant and government regulations


* Properly manage materials handling equipment including but not limited to lift truck fleet, robotic cells, palletizers, and conveyance system; Provide oversight to Trailer Yard services, safety, and efficiency


* Consistently lead first with safety to demonstrate that it is embraced as an immovable value.

 Develop and maintain safety systems in accordance with K-C standards and lead team to complete safety objectives and ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Create and support an environment that removes barriers to success; Develop and implement continuous improvement programs that ensure the safe handling of finished product continues to grow and progress.


* Maintain systems and pro...