Plant Logistics Manager

Ferrero International S.A.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero is recruiting a Plant Logistics Manager for its Florence, KY manufacturing facility. This role leads warehouse and logistics operations, manages internal and external warehouses, and directs inbound/outbound transportation to support the production schedule.

You will monitor KPI reporting, drive continuous improvement, and serve as logistics lead for expansion and capital projects to support growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Supply Chain experience in operations and improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of service levels across Production, Industrial, and Commercial.
• Experience with warehouse operations and material handling equipment.
• Proficient in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory management.
• Advanced Excel for financial modeling and reporting.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational challenges.
• Knowledge of domestic and international transportation markets.
• Carrier relations and transportation service providers management.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse and logistics operations to ensure timely availability of materials to support production.
• Manage inbound and outbound transportation activities, including 3PL coordination.
• Oversee inventory management across 3PL and internal warehouses.
• Monitor KPI reporting and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead expansion and capital projects for logistics.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Presentation skills

WMS knowledge

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WMS software

Job description

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We have a current opening for a Plant Logistics Manager in our Florence, KY manufacturing facility.

This role is responsible for leading warehouse and logistics operations to ensure the efficient flow of raw materials, packaging, semi-finished, and finished products required to support production. Key responsibilities include managing internal and external warehouses, overseeing inbound and outbound transportation, and directing inventory and product management within 3PL facilities. The position leads warehouse and logistics teams, including all internal production-support logistics activities such as palletizing and forklift operations, while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety, and food safety standards. Additionally, the role monitors operational performance through KPI reporting, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and serves as the logistics lead for expansion and capital projects to support business growth and operational excellence.

Main Responsibilities:

Warehouse & Logistics Operations

• Lead the operations of internal and external warehouses to ensure the timely availability of packaging, raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods required to support the production schedule.
• Manage all industrial warehouses, as well as primary inbound and outbound transportation activities, ensuring optimal cost, quality, service, and performance.
• Oversee product storage and inventory management across third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse operations.
• Ensure warehouse inventory meets required specifications, quantity targets, and volume levels.

Transportation & Workforce Management

• Coordinate transportation operations and warehouse activities to maximize efficiency and service levels.
• Lead and support the Warehouse and Logistics team members, through guiding, develolpment and mentoring.
• Lead all internal logistics activities supporting production, including palletizing operations, forklift movements, and material flow processes.

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Promote and enforce all company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Drive safety and food safety initiatives within warehouse operations to ensure compliance with company and group standards.
• Monitor and report operational performance through GOS KPI reporting and performance management processes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across logistics and warehouse operations.

Strategic Projects

• Serve as the Logistics Stream Leader for expansion and capital projects, ensuring all logistics requirements are effectively planned and executed to support business growth.

About You:

You thrive in a fast-paced supply chain environment where no two days are the same. You're a natural problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges, driving change, and finding smarter ways of working. You know how to turn ideas into action and deliver meaningful results. You build strong relationships, use data to make informed decisions, and are passionate about continuous improvement and making a real impact on business performance.

• 8+ years of Supply Chain experience, including Operational Excellence, Transformation, Continuous Improvement, or Sustainability initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of service level requirements across Production, Industrial, and Commercial organizations
• Knowledge of product handling requirements to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant material movement.
• Experience with warehouse operations and material handling equipment supporting inbound production materials and outbound finished goods.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory management processes.
• Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of supply chain planning processes, logistics operations, and key cost drivers.
• Knowledge of domestic and international transportation markets, including road, sea, and air freight.
• Experience managing carrier relationships and transportation service providers.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, reporting, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to develop and deliver impactful PowerPoint presentations to various stakeholder groups.
• Working knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and accountability.
• Passion for continuous improvement and fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and driven to identify opportunities and deliver solutions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and partner across functions.

Leadership Style

The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on leadership environment and values leading by example. They are committed to supporting their team, developing individual talent, and creating a collaborative culture that enables both employee growth and business success.

What We Offer:

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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