Position: Logistics Group Leader

Location: Cibolo, TX

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Report To: Logistics Assistant Manager

Hours: 6:30am - 3:15pm / 6:30pm - 3:15am (Shift rotation every 4 weeks)

Job Profile:

Logistics Group Leader is responsible for leading the logistics team leaders through executing of planning in receiving raw materials and components from suppliers (local and overseas), or delivery of parts to production lines, or shipment of finished products to customers on time. Plus, achievement of dedicated objectives and metrics, training and development of employees of logistics team at an Automatic Transmission Manufacturing Facility.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Achievement of objectives and improvement of safety, quality, productivity and indirect material cost metrics.
• Leadership/supervision of team members for multiple activities while providing safe working environment.
• Development and execution of rigorous and standardized logistics processes and rules.
• Plans and executes the logistics activities which include but not limited to, receiving raw materials and components from suppliers, delivery of parts to production lines accurately, shipment of finished products to customers on time, and maintain inventories in secured and economic level.
• Planning and implementation of required on-job training / coaching to develop team members.
• Teaching 4S+S, standard procedures and logistics basic concepts to team members.
• Be in close contact with quality and production team and secure a smooth production and shipment flow.
• Inventory control and participation in warehouse stock rotation on a regular basis following zero deviation approach.
• Communication to suppliers and customs when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High School or higher-level graduate is required.
• 1 year or more experience in manufacturing logistics or procurement.
• 1 or more years of logistics or procurement team management or supervision experience.
• Ability of solving problem by going to the source and root causes analysis.
• Able to demonstrate leadership (ability to build team members engagement and drive performance).
• Supports a fair and productive work environment built on trust and respect of all team members.
• Goal orientated, supports logistics KPIs and perform any corrective actions needed to meet all targets.
• Must be able to share information quickly with leadership and other concerned with the problems.

Desired Skills/Characteristics:

• Hands-on experience with forklifts, hoists, slinging, tow-tractor, trailer, trucks and general-purpose measuring instrument (experience of working with AGVs would be an advantage).
• Being familiar with basic lean concepts (4S+S, FIFO, KANBAN, JIT, problem-solving methods).
• Being familiar with automotive standards and tools (ISO/IATF, APQP, FMEA).
• Experienced in working with computer and M.S. Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to prepare required reports, presentations and training procedures.
• Must be capable of flexibly responding to any changes in the company’s direction.
• Willingness to teamwork, and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Auto manufacturing / Japanese manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Experience in a cross-cultural working environment.

To apply please email your resume to kkitai@pasona.com