Production Control and Logistics Manager

Shape Corp.; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. is seeking a Production Control & Logistics Manager to lead material handling and shipping/receiving operations at our Alabama plant. The role focuses on deploying PC&L policy, ensuring staffing, training, and staff development while optimizing material flow using Shape PC&L and SES tools.

Key requirements include a BS in SCM/Operations, production experience in an industrial environment (preferably automotive), and strong Excel skills plus excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• BS in supply chain, operations management or similar degree required.
• Experience in production in an industrial environment, preferably automotive.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all material handling functions in the plant.
• Lead all shipping and receiving functions in the plant.
• Manage the flow of material through the plant using Shape PC&L and SES tools.
• Ensure adequate staffing, training, and development of team members.
• Implement and manage PC&L tools including inventory layouts and kanban systems.
• Monitor logistics performance and drive improvements with other plant functions.

Skills

BS in SCM/Operations management

Experience in production in an

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

BS in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or similar degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Production Control and Logistics Manager

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Job Description

Position Summary:

The role of a Plant Production Control & Logistics Manager is to manage logistics activities of a plant and deploy the Shape's Production Control & Logistics (PC&L) policy. The main missions of the role are to:

• Lead all material handling functions in the plant.
• Lead all shipping and receiving functions in the plant.
• Manage the flow of material through the plant using Shape PC&L and SES tools.
• Ensure adequate staffing, training, and development of team members.
• Implement and manage the PC&L tools including inventory layouts, Leveling boards, TPA's, production instruction kanban, kanban launchers, flat warehouse area, AMR routes.
• Monitor logistics performance and implement necessary improvement actions in coordination with other plant functions (Quality, SES, planning ...).
• Participate in the development of the Division PC&L network.

Requirements

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• BS in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or similar degree
• Experience in production in an industrial environment, preferably automotive
• Very strong Excel skills
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills