Logistics Engineering Manager

Logistics Area Leader

Location: Memphis, TN

Report To: Logistics Manager

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

In this role you will:

• Develop the capabilities of Logistics team leaders and technicians to achieve business goals and drive improvements in the line/area
• Ensure the team meets Safety, Quality, Production, and Cost targets for their line/area
• Create and maintain department/team scorecards, reviewing them with leadership monthly to identify gaps and their causes
• Establish Key Performance Indicators for teams and regularly communicate the results
• Engage with team members on the floor, providing coaching to encourage problem-solving, decision-making, and self-reliance
• Utilize High-Performance Organizational principles to enhance leadership skills in individuals and teams
• Collaborate with the Logistics Manager to develop and implement the business master plan, including key technical and organizational projects
• Address performance gaps in the line/area by implementing company Continuous Improvement methodologies and promoting a zero-loss culture
• Identify and eliminate the root causes of department issues
• Consistently apply company policies and procedures across teams, administering necessary discipline
• Oversee training and qualification programs for the designated line/area, ensuring effective training and consistent qualification standards
• Facilitate clear communication and expectations by translating complex information into easily understandable messages
• Drive team buy-in to new initiatives and improvements by embracing change
• Manage time and attendance for the designated line/area, including payroll approval
• Provide performance-based feedback, including annual Performance Appraisals, to team leaders and technicians
• Exemplify the Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other
• Use and serve as a resource for Supply Chain software/systems (WMS/Blue Yonder, IMI, Oracle)
• Track and improve manufacturing variances while ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain the proper functioning of peanut usage and variance systems
• Identify and support cost-saving projects

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, any discipline
• 2 years of logistics or manufacturing operational experience, including experience in leadership, supervision, or management
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a large organization to achieve business objectives
• Ability to effectively engage with team members on the floor
• Decisive, proactive, and strategic decision-making skills
• Strong analytical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause identification abilities
• Effective collaboration across organizational boundaries and diverse teams
• Self-motivated, organized, and quick to learn new skills/technologies
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to support the organization effectively
• Availability to work off-shifts or weekends as needed

Additional skills and experience that would contribute to success in this role:

• Prior people management experience in a high-performance work environment
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry