Logistics Leader — Operations, Lean & Cost Optimization

Kimberly-Clark; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

On-site gym

Flexible Savings Accounts

Income protection insurance

Education & relocation support

Childcare support

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark's Paris Plant is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead the logistics team, ensuring safety, quality, service, and cost objectives while enabling efficient storage, shipping and receiving of finished goods and materials.

You will drive distribution and material-flow strategies, pursue cost improvements, and develop talent while coordinating with third-party providers. A Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in logistics or supply chain with leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 10 years or more of experience in logistics, operations or supply chain.
• Experience in a leadership/supervisory position required.
• Applies in-depth advanced Logistics knowledge and skills, integrating theories and principles into the context of the broader KC Supply-Chain
• Provides Logistics expert advice, coaching and counseling to peers and the broader Logistics organization in general
• Possesses strong understanding of a Mill Operation and the relationship and integration of Logistics within that Operation
• Demonstration of capability to facilitate projects/focus groups in a team environment while providing team leadership

Responsibilities

• 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
• Where applicable, build supplier relationships on-site with third-party operations and hold accountable for performance expectations.
• 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Kimberly-Clark's Paris Plant is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead the logistics team, ensuring safety, quality, service, and cost objectives while enabling efficient storage, shipping and receiving of finished goods and materials.

You will drive distribution and material-flow strategies, pursue cost improvements, and develop talent while coordinating with third-party providers. A Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in logistics or supply chain with leadership experience are required.