MP&L Manager - Logistics Manager

SODECIA - AAPICO JV LLC; Troy (MI); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

SODECIA - AAPICO JV LLC is seeking an Internal Logistics Manager to lead material flow and warehouse operations at our Troy, MI facility, with relocation to South Carolina. You will drive efficient material movement, line-side presentation, and kanban-based replenishment across multiple production cells.

The role requires strong leadership in automotive logistics, experience with AGVs, RFID, and WMS/MES systems, and a track record of achieving high inventory accuracy and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management or Business.
• 8–15 years in automotive manufacturing logistics.
• 5+ years leadership experience.
• High-volume Tier 1 or OEM experience.
• Experience supporting robotic welding operations.
• Experience with ladder frame or chassis manufacturing preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead all internal logistics operations supporting robotic frame welding, machining, inspection, e-coat, repair, assembly, and shipping.
• Develop efficient material flow strategies that minimize handling while maximizing productivity.
• Design and continuously improve line-side material presentation.
• Optimize warehouse layouts and supermarket replenishment systems.
• Implement FIFO throughout manufacturing.
• Manage point-of-use inventory.
• Eliminate production downtime caused by material shortages.

Connaissances

Supply chain management

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

JIT

Milk-run systems

AGVs

RFID

Kanban

Six Sigma

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Plex

WMS

MES

Power BI

Excel

AutoCAD

Description du poste

This position will be based in South Carolina. Successful candidate will need to be willing to relocate to South Carolina. Currently the position is in Troy MI. Some relocation assistance is available for the correct candidate.Position SummaryThe Internal Logistics Manager is responsible for leading all material flow activities within the ladder frame manufacturing facility, ensuring uninterrupted production through efficient movement of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), finished assemblies, and consumables. This role oversees warehouse operations, line-side delivery, supermarkets, kitting, AGVs, tugger systems, forklifts, inventory accuracy, and lean material flow from receiving through shipping.The successful candidate will establish world-class logistics systems that support Just-In-Time (JIT), Lean Manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives while maintaining world-class safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost performance.Key ResponsibilitiesManufacturing Logistics• Lead all internal logistics operations supporting robotic frame welding, machining, inspection, e-coat, repair, assembly, and shipping.• Develop efficient material flow strategies that minimize handling while maximizing productivity.• Design and continuously improve line-side material presentation.• Optimize warehouse layouts and supermarket replenishment systems.• Implement FIFO throughout manufacturing.• Manage point-of-use inventory.• Eliminate production downtime caused by material shortages.Material FlowDevelop and optimize movement of:• Steel rails• Cross members• Brackets• Stampings• Castings• Weld nuts• Fasteners• Consumables• Packaging• Returnable containersSupport:• Robotic welding cells• Laser welding• Projection welding• Stud welding• E-coat• Repair stations• Final inspection• ShippingWarehouse ManagementLead all warehouse operations including:• Receiving• Storage• Inventory• Picking• Kitting• Sequencing• Replenishment• Line feeding• Shipping preparationEnsure:• Inventory accuracy >99%• Warehouse safety• Efficient space utilization• Cycle counting• Inventory reconciliationProduction SupportEnsure uninterrupted material supply supporting:• 20–40 JPH production rates• Multiple shifts• High-volume production• Prototype builds• Launch support• Engineering trialsMonitor:• Material shortages• Line stoppages• Emergency replenishment• Inventory risksAutomationLead implementation of:• AGVs• AMRs• Tugger systems• Automated storage systems• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)• Barcode scanning• RFID• Pick-to-Light• Smart inventory systemsLean LogisticsDrive Lean initiatives including:• Milk-run systems• Kanban• Two-bin systems• Pull systems• FIFO lanes• Value Stream Mapping• 5S• Continuous Improvement• Waste eliminationInventory ManagementManage:• Raw material inventory• WIP inventory• Safety stock• Finished goods• Cycle counts• Annual physical inventoryImprove:• Inventory turns• Inventory accuracy• Working capitalTeam LeadershipLead teams including:• Warehouse Supervisors• Material Planners• Logistics Engineers• Inventory Analysts• Forklift Operators• Tugger Drivers• Shipping Clerks• Material HandlersDevelop employee skills through coaching, training, succession planning, and performance management.KPIsResponsible for achieving:• 100% production support• Zero line stoppages due to logistics• 99% inventory accuracy• 98% on-time material delivery• Inventory turns• Dock-to-stock time• Warehouse productivity• Safety performance• Cost per frame• Logistics labor efficiencyCross Functional CollaborationWork closely with:• Production• Manufacturing Engineering• Quality• Purchasing• Supply Chain• Maintenance• Industrial Engineering• Finance• IT• Continuous ImprovementQualificationsBachelor's Degree in:• Supply Chain• Industrial Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Operations Management• BusinessPreferred MBA.Experience• 8–15 years in automotive manufacturing logistics• 5+ years leadership experience• High-volume Tier 1 or OEM experience• Experience supporting robotic welding operations• Experience with ladder frame or chassis manufacturing preferredTechnical SkillsExperience with:• SAP• Oracle• Plex• WMS• MES• Power BI• Excel• AutoCAD• Warehouse simulation softwareKnowledge of:• Kanban• Lean Manufacturing• Six Sigma• JIT• PFEP• Milk-run systems• AGVs• RFID• Barcode systemsPreferred Certifications• APICS CPIM• CSCP• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt• PMP (preferred)