Reporting to the site logistics manager, the associate logistics manager is a key position enabling successful execution of logistics strategies necessary for providing exceptional customer service both internal to the Mars network and externally to our customers.  The position is responsible for executing inbound and outbound operations supporting the Mattoon manufacturing facility.  Included is directing the leads and associates in receiving, line take away, and warehousing in order to optimize all logistics assets at the site.  Managing safety, continuous improvement, productivity, customer order management, yard movement, and shipment quality are in scope for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 25-30 associates
• Direct day to day activities of warehouse operations and yard spotting teams ensuring all customer and RDC shipments are loaded safely, efficiently, on time, and in a quality manner.
• Direct day to day activities of Inbound and product sampling teams to ensure they are following agreed procedures and meeting the needs of the business.
• Develops and maintains root cause corrective action procedures including trend analysis resulting in driving process improvements
• Maintain daily staffing plans including contingency plans for time sensitive operations (unscheduled absentees, customer issues, system malfunctions, equipment issues, etc.)
• Support site traceability, MQM, and HRCI compliance
• Meet or exceed performance targets (Inbound quality and production impacts, on time loading, associate pallets/hour, CCMS quality)
• Lead teams to ensure process adherence to systems such as SAP, RP, and JDA.
• Support management of forklift fleet used by IB and OB operations.
• Support other site responsibilities as necessary.

Context and Scope:

As a leader on the site logistics team, this position requires leading, developing, communicating with, and managing teams of associates in order to ensure outstanding IB and OB operations supporting manufacturing and shipping of goods.  The position will work closely with other site leaders both in logistics and other departments to ensure daily plans are executed supporting key metrics in safety, quality, productivity, and customer service.

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• BS / BA Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field
• 2+ years experience in Logistics or Supply Chain Management can be substituted for education

Knowledge and Experience:

• 2+ years managing people
• Experience with SAP, JDA or Red Prairie WMS, ISO, Quality Management Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Food Safety
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, coach, motivate and lead a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to drive positive change in both processes, systems, and culture
• Strong internal and external customer focus with great follow up
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Nexus)
• Ability to transfer procedures and training experiences to others
• Flexibility to adapt to regularly changing priorities and quality issues

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

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