Manufacturing Logistics Project Leader - $10M Budget

Daimler Truck North America; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company contribution with company

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Disability plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Manufacturing Project and Program Management Supervisor II to lead a team of Logistics and Warehouse Planners across Redford Operations and Detroit facilities. You will oversee packaging design, storage strategies, and material flow from receiving to shipping, driving safety, cost control, and continuous improvement.

You will manage a $10 million annual budget, collaborate with engineering, IT, and suppliers, and champion technology-driven logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field; OR associate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Daimler Truck ERP and logistics systems, including SAP, PTSI, and SISAM.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kanban, Spaghetti Diagrams, and Yamazumi.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, including leadership, employees, union representatives, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Logistics and Warehouse Planners across Redford Operations, Detroit Logistics Center, Detroit Axle (Saltillo, MX), and Detroit Consolidation Center.
• Oversee staffing activities including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, development, and workforce planning.
• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Manage and maintain annual expenditures of approximately $10 million across cost centers, product programs, and non-product projects.
• Provide project leadership, status reporting, and performance updates during management reviews and operational meetings.
• Define packaging, storage, and material flow requirements in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Vendor Scheduling, and cross-functional project teams.
• Represent Logistics and Warehouse Planning in facility and space planning discussions to support operational efficiency and future growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, material handling systems, and warehouse operations; develop business cases for new technologies and automation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Associate degree +5 years relevant experience

8+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP

PTSI

SISAM

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Manufacturing Project and Program Management Supervisor II to lead a team of Logistics and Warehouse Planners across Redford Operations and Detroit facilities. You will oversee packaging design, storage strategies, and material flow from receiving to shipping, driving safety, cost control, and continuous improvement.

You will manage a $10 million annual budget, collaborate with engineering, IT, and suppliers, and champion technology-driven logistics