Manufacturing Project and Program Management Supervisor II
Daimler Truck North America
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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.
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Job description
The Manufacturing Project and Program Management Supervisor II leads a team of Logistics and Warehouse Planners responsible for packaging design, warehouse storage strategies, and material flow planning throughout the manufacturing network. Responsibilities span the movement of materials from receiving through production and ultimately to shipping operations.
This position serves as a key interface between new product development teams, Global Logistics Planning, customers, and internal stakeholders including Operational Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Management, IT, and Network Planning. The role is accountable for workforce leadership, budget management, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance logistics efficiency, operational performance, and technology adoption.
The position manages an annual budget of approximately $10 million and is expected to identify, evaluate, and champion technology-driven logistics improvements supported by sound business cases.
We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.
Position offers a starting salary range of $104,000 - $133,000 USD
Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits include
- annual bonus program
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ calendar holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
- Lead, develop, and manage a team of Logistics and Warehouse Planners responsible for supplier packaging, storage strategies, and internal material flow planning across Redford Operations, Detroit Logistics Center, Detroit Axle (Saltillo, MX), and the 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.
- Ensure project deliverables are executed on schedule and aligned with business objectives.
- 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.
- Act as the primary liaison for third-party logistics and warehouse service providers.
- Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, material handling systems, and warehouse operations.
- Develop and present business cases supporting investments in new technologies and automation solutions.
- Support implementation of best practices that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Make operational and project-related decisions within established company policies, procedures, and business objectives.
- Apply expertise in logistics planning, and related disciplines to resolve complex operational challenges.
- Communicate effectively with employees, leadership, suppliers, customers, and union representatives, including the ability to simplify and convey complex information to diverse audiences.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related technical field; OR
- Associate degree with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; OR
- Eight (8) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- 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.
- Process engineering experience and problem-solving skills.
- 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.
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