ETC is currently seeking a Production & Warehouse Manager to join our team in our Irschenberg location.
Responsibilities:
- Manage shipping and receiving at ETC GmbH.
- Coordinate shipping and receiving activities of Warehouse & Supply Chain personnel.
- Ensure customer priorities are met and duties are completed on time.
- Analyze transportation needs to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Develop procedures for the effective shipment of goods to meet customer needs.
- Coordinate compliance with international customs regulations and laws.
- Manage finished goods and service inventory.
- Manage vendor and carrier selection processes.
- Negotiate rate contracts with vendors and carriers.
- Assist in vendor and carrier selection.
- Establish routing guidelines for inbound and outbound goods.
- Monitor vendor and carrier performance.
- Prepare annual budgets and identify capital needs.
- Manage configuration of Rigging and HES equipment based on customer orders.
- Plan and schedule FDX production based on customer needs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Perform other tasks as assigned and complete special projects efficiently.
- Collaborate with the General Manager on facility maintenance topics.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with other departments to establish responsibilities.
- Develop and maintain positive communication across departments.
- Handle hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
- Implement and review ISO procedures related to the department.
- Train employees on procedures and work instructions.
- Communicate company and departmental plans and progress.
- Report on all departmental activities.
- Monitor departmental efficiency and implement improvements.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in inventory control, logistics, or related fields.
- Experience in inventory control, logistics, etc.
- Supervisory experience is advantageous.
- Completion of formal Export Manager training preferred.
- Knowledge of purchasing principles, import/export laws, contracts, and procurement methods.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in SAP, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Fluent in German and English (spoken and written).
- Willingness to travel frequently within ETC GmbH locations and to the US for training.