BS in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or similar degree
Experience in production within an industrial environment, preferably automotive
Very strong Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Lead all material handling functions in the plant
Oversee all shipping and receiving operations
Manage material flow using Shape PC&L and SES tools
Ensure adequate staffing, training, and development of team members
Implement and manage various PC&L tools and layouts
Monitor logistics performance and coordinate improvements with other plant functions
Participate in the development of the Division PC&L network
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaborative work environment
Engagement in innovative logistics practices
Participation in a dynamic team focused on operational excellence
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
The role of a Plant Production Control & Logistics Manager is to manage logistics activities of a plant and deploy the Shape's Production Control & Logistics (PC&L) policy. The main missions of the role are to:
Lead all material handling functions in the plant.
Lead all shipping and receiving functions in the plant.
Manage the flow of material through the plant using Shape PC&L and SES tools.
Ensure adequate staffing, training, and development of team members.
Implement and manage the PC&L tools including inventory layouts, Leveling boards, TPA's, production instruction kanban, kanban launchers, flat warehouse area, AMR routes.
Monitor logistics performance and implement necessary improvement actions in coordination with other plant functions (Quality, SES, planning ...).
Participate in the development of the Division PC&L network.
Position Skills and Experience Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BS in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or similar degree
Experience in production in an industrial environment, preferably automotive
Very strong Excel skills
Very strong written and verbal communication skills
About Shape Corp.
Shape Corp. is a global full-service supplier of lightweight steel, aluminum, plastic, composite and hybrid solutions. The company primarily serves the automotive sector, but also has customers in the appliance, office furniture, and renewable energy industries. Shape Corp. was founded in 1974 and has since grown to become a leading provider of innovative solutions for lightweighting, noise and vibration reduction, and aerodynamics. The company has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, and China, and employs over 2,500 people worldwide.
