Logistics Operations Lead — Shift-Flexible & KPI‑Driven

Daimler Truck; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k with match

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Healthcare plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Logistics Operations Leader to plan and oversee the Detroit Logistics Center, coordinating with the plant and external partners. You will supervise Material Technicians, Team Leaders, and Specialists across all shifts and product areas.

This role emphasizes safety, process adherence, KPI reporting, continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication with employees at all levels and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of, or experience with, MRP systems (DIBS, PTSI, and SAP).
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Demonstrated application of lean principles, behaviors, and methodology in projects and daily work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure logistics operations meet time, budget, and quality targets.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment through a culture of accountability.
• Instill Detroit’s cultural values and support team-building and morale initiatives.
• Participate in employee selection, training, and corrective action within Logistics Operations.
• Lead with a customer focus and respond to customer concerns.
• Ensure process adherence and inventory accuracy; conduct root-cause investigations and report on countermeasure effectiveness as needed.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material shipments with the plant, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure effective communication, escalation, and application of SFM concepts.
• Develop training materials and employee standard work instructions (SWIs).
• Ensure logistics concepts meet ergonomic and safety requirements.
• Maintain employee working-time and production records.
• Initiate and lead process and workplace improvements to increase efficiency, quality, ergonomics, and safety, including participation in projects as needed.
• Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and SWIs; conduct audits and training as needed.
• Represent the Detroit Logistics Center in the development and implementation of logistics strategies.
• Develop and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop a plan for paperless operations, focusing on critical areas.
• Create and maintain project documentation and reporting processes using Daimler Truck standard tools, such as Project TIP.
• Manage risks, elevate issues appropriately, and ensure adherence to compliance controls.
• Participate in budget planning and tracking for operations and projects as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

MRP systems

Lean principles

Project management

Shop-floor logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

DIBS

PTSI

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Logistics Operations Leader to plan and oversee the Detroit Logistics Center, coordinating with the plant and external partners. You will supervise Material Technicians, Team Leaders, and Specialists across all shifts and product areas.

This role emphasizes safety, process adherence, KPI reporting, continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.