Production Logistics Director

Isuzu North America; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Isuzu North America in Greenville County, SC is seeking an experienced Production Logistics Director to lead plant-level logistics, ensuring timely receipt and movement of production materials to support vehicle assembly and finished vehicle movement within the site.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in automotive manufacturing or logistics, 5+ years of leadership, and a proven track record in budgets, KPIs, safety, and continuous improvement aligned with Isuzu’s global standards and the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 10+ years in automotive manufacturing or logistics.
• 5+ years of leadership in logistics or manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing budgets and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct plant logistics operations: receiving, warehousing, material handling, production parts control, and inventory movement.
• Coordinate inbound production parts delivery and ensure timely materials to assembly operations.
• Oversee finished vehicle logistics, including movement to inspection and shipping lots.
• Lead development of the plant logistics organization and leadership team.
• Implement logistics policies aligned with Isuzu's global standards and U.S. practices.
• Manage budgets, staffing, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for material availability and production schedules.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and plant leadership.
• Identify challenges, propose improvements, and implement approved solutions.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and environmental health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Automotive manufacturing

Logistics operations

Budget management

KPIs

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

People development

Warehousing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Isuzu is seeking an experienced Production Logistics Director to lead internal logistics operations at its new automotive assembly facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. This position is responsible for managing plant-level logistics, ensuring the timely receipt and movement of production materials, supporting vehicle assembly, and coordinating finished vehicle movement within the facility.

The ideal candidate will have extensive automotive manufacturing logistics experience, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and an understanding of structured manufacturing operations. A key expectation is the ability to embrace Isuzu's established manufacturing culture, logistics procedures, and operational standards while adapting processes appropriately to the U.S. manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct internal plant logistics operations, including receiving, warehousing, material handling, production parts control, and inventory movement.
• Coordinate the receipt of inbound production parts and ensure accurate, timely delivery of materials to assembly operations.
• Oversee internal finished vehicle logistics, including movement to post-production inspection and processing, storage areas, and shipping lots.
• Collaborate with established inbound logistics teams in Michigan and finished vehicle outbound logistics teams in California.
• Lead the development of the plant logistics organization, including hiring, training, organizational structure, and leadership development.
• Implement and maintain logistics policies and procedures consistent with Isuzu's established global manufacturing standards and operating philosophy.
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing, labor utilization, safety performance, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Establish and monitor KPIs supporting material availability, production schedules, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and plant leadership to support production stability and operational objectives.
• Identify operational challenges, recommend improvements, and implement approved solutions within established company procedures.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA requirements, company safety standards, and applicable environmental regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in automotive manufacturing or logistics operations.
• At least 5 years of leadership or management experience in logistics or manufacturing operations.
• Extensive knowledge of internal manufacturing logistics, material flow, warehousing, parts control, and production support.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, personnel, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supervisors, develop leadership teams, and coordinate across multiple operational departments.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety, quality standards, operational reporting, and performance management.