Logistics Process Manager – 1st shift

Syndeo Staffing Central Kansas is currently seeking a Logistics Process Manager at a starting salary of $75,000 - 90,000/yearly!

What you would be working on:

• Build a high performing, remote team of Process Analysts & Engineers that will proactively identify and address process inconsistencies in conjunction with the DC and Traffic Managers to reduce the number of customer complaints. Team will provide support and expertise in implementing best practices, developing and implementing quality improvement programs, and other quality process improvement and assessment initiatives.
• Develop goals and metrics for direct reports to drive success and meet KPI’s. Provide coaching and mentoring of a remote team. Conduct regular performance reviews. Interview, hire, develop performance management plans, and fire as required. • Collect and analyze data from across the North American distribution network to proactively identify common areas for improvement. Lead team to develop quality processes and ensure the consistent implementation across all DC’s and/or Traffic group. Audit final improvements for compliance and success.
• Manage a team that will develop, maintain and lead improvement control processes across the North American distribution network. This includes but is not limited to workshops; Kaizen; Lean activities to organize and manage workplace; lean logistics methodologies for cost reduction, streamlined material flow and continuous improvement. Internally develop Lean Six Sigma culture driven to improve performance, cost, throughput and quality control metrics.
• Responsible for activities related to the development of new processes including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating process cost, quality and performing process characterization and optimization studies using designed experiments, problem-solving and decision-making tools; ensure logistics processes are efficient.
• Develop, review, and update logistics processes; monitor processes ongoing to ensure consistency and compliance in the DC’s; ensure processes are effective and efficient so tools and machines are available as schedule demands
• Partner with DC’s, Traffic, Customer Service and sometimes customers to gather information and data to better understand customer complaints related to all facets of the distribution network, including transportation carriers; work with team to identify root cause and develop a corrective action to apply to all DC’s/Traffic. Assist in implementation of corrective actions; Measure improvements. May require travel to customer sites.
• Applies logistics and quality control techniques including, but not limited to Six Sigma, Lean, TQM and SPC methodologies to address issues such as operational/quality process improvement and facility design or layout.
• Leads and provides support in the design and development of quality improvement metrics for distribution and traffic.
• Reviews and analyzes quality and measurement processes to determine where technological improvements would benefit operations, cost reduction, or quality.
• Conduct 6S audits with all DC’s; report findings; track requested improvements; communication results. Partner with DC Manager and Quality Manager to reach 6S targets, resulting in improved productivity.

What will help you be successful:

• Knowledge of Receiving, Put Away, Picking, Packing, Shipping, and Inventory processes required.
• Expertise in implementing best practices, developing, and implementing quality improvement programs, test plan creation and execution, internal audits, and a variety of other quality and/or process improvement initiatives with experience working with large scale projects.
• Strong experience in solution development and implementation.
• Knowledge of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of advanced statistics and its applications
• Knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Advanced level MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of standard Project Management practices, including but not limited to PMI established best practices.
• Proven experience in coaching, motivating, and development of direct reports. • Demonstrates ability to present information to large and small groups.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to deal with unstructured situations on a consistent basis
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in building consensus.
• Demonstrates ability to work and influence cross-functionally.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.