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Position Summary:
The Friendly WV site is a net exporter of specialty additives for the global chemical and manufacturing sector. The mix of customer and intercompany shipments requires an individual who is well versed in shipping, receiving, warehousing, and transportation. Position also supports logistics needs for the manufacturing site and works with the site manufacturing leadership team.
Job Description:
Drive Momentive Culture into Logistics Organization. Lead by example in Momentive Core Values.
Drive EHS Culture, and accountable for EHS performance and 100% compliance in all related regulations and requirements.
Logistics execution and performance for Sistersville distribution and warehousing .
Manage all aspects of logistics operations to external and internal customers
Deliver and meet or exceed goals on key metrics and KPI’s.
Plan and drive Physical Inventory .
Develop and manage the annual operating plan to meet company objectives. Execute to plan and effectively manage outbound and inbound costs while delivering productivity and continuous improvement. Monitor and review success.
Budget variable cost productivity improvements, and drive projects to delivery commitments.
Responsible for root cause and corrective action plans and execution for site customer complaints. Own overall complaint trend and closure performance. Drive improvements in key areas such as damages, incorrect quantities or product, and customer specific requirements or needs.
Develop team members by coaching, directing performance development through use of business performance and personal development goals. Develops and implements training activities directed at team employee competencies and technical skills specific to process improvement and corrective actions.
Inventory management in warehousing. Drive reductions in waste and non-valued inventory. Audit and review cycle count process.
Plans and maintains regular communication of projects, changes and concerns.
Conducts regular meetings to communicate and reinforce priorities with team and management.
Must be able to collaborate with internal and external customers domestically and globally and must appreciate and understand cultural differences and regional specific requirements.
Drives process improvement initiatives throughout the organization often extending them to suppliers and customers. Collaborating with suppliers and customers in advancements and improvements. Responsive to customer needs proactively and reactively.
Collaborates with other functions (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Commercial, IT, Finance) to ensure that changes made reflect current specifications and meet needs of internal and external customers .
Additional Details:
10+ years experience in logistics , manufacturing or warehousing operations.
Demonstrated experience and success in leading teams
Demonstrated problem solving skills resulting in problem definition, resolution, and corrective action including proactive resolution to meet or exceed customer expectation.
Experience managing budgets and investment projects
Proficiency with SAP and Excel
Lean/continuous improvement/six sigma experience
Ability to multitas k
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with an attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively at all levels
Strong decision and influencing skills
Highly motivated and energetic
BS/BA Degree in Technical Field required
We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.
In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.
Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.
