Job DescriptionJob Summary:Responsible for managing DENSO Logistics Salisbury (DMNC) which is a two-shift logistics operation at optimal efficiencies to contribute to improved profitability for overseas and domestic suppliers. Roles & Responsibilities:
- Oversees directly, and through a group of production supervisors, the daily activities of the plant and provides strategic leadership and direction for multiple areas of the plant operations.
- Develops and maintains strong cross functional relationships in order to develop effective organizational planning, goal setting and a culture of continuous improvement through process improvement and enhancing the skills and abilities of production staff.
- Designs short-term strategies, procedures and people utilization with an end goal of improving equipment reliability, efficiency, productivity and performance while reducing inventory and waste and also maintaining product quality and operating expenses.
- Quantifies and analyzes manufacturing performance, equipment utilization, product quality, people utilization, inventory management, facility setup and efficiency and operating expenses for assigned areas.
- Manages production planning activities to maximize the use of the organization's resources and meet established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost and waste targets; and quality standards. Develops production schedules and processes.
- Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
- Analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources; prepares production reports.
- Liaises with functional or operational area managers (production, supply chain, procurement, maintenance, engineering, human resources, etc.) to integrate their activities into production plans, cost estimates and schedules.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field required.
- 10+ years of relevant experience required.
Skills & Abilities:
- Builds and manages effective teams
- Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
- Instills commitment to organizational goals
- Written and verbal communication skills. Must be a skillful presenter that can interpret information based on knowledge of the organization, its products and procedures, and provide an independent explanation and discussion based on the technical or complex nature of the materials being discussed.
- Customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship as a partnership. Promotes customer focus to their staff in order to achieve a high understanding of customer requirements, conditions, expectations and needs. Anticipates new or unique opportunities for both the customer and the company.
- Negotiation skills. Ability to resolve difficult or complicated situations that are often sensitive in nature. Recognizes and applies subtle cues in anticipating customers' needs and potential next steps. Takes a strong stand without indicating disrespect and seeks positive outcomes.
- Analytical skills to interpret potentially conflicting data and provide sound business recommendations based upon the data
- Effective conflict management skills
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to apply process improvement planning and checking to own work output and to assist others with identifying gaps in work results
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Visual requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision. Physical requirements include standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Benefits Summary:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with 4% company match
- Bonus Program
- Wellness Program
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Volunteer opportunities
- Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)
Annual Salary: $91,000-$113,000