Manufacturing Logistics Manager

Mural Group

  • Morganfield, Kentucky
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    An automotive supplier needs a Logistics Manager to run materials and logistics for its plant, reporting straight to the General Manager. You will lead a small team, own the production schedule and act as the customer's main contact on delivery and packaging.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMorganfield, Kentucky

    Description

    Location: Western Kentucky (onsite)

    Type: Permanent · Full time

    An automotive supplier needs a Logistics Manager to run materials and logistics for its plant, reporting straight to the General Manager. You will lead a small team, own the production schedule and act as the customer's main contact on delivery and packaging. The plant wants someone in the seat soon.

    What you'll do

    • Turn customer orders into the master production schedule and set daily priorities

    • Order raw materials and manage their delivery schedule

    • Oversee shipping, receiving and inbound and outbound freight for the site

    • Manage carriers, track their performance and check freight bills

    • Make sure every shipment meets the customer's packaging requirements, and handle customer questions and complaints on logistics

    • Lead two direct reports: a customer materials coordinator and a scheduling coordinator

    What you bring

    • 5 to 10 years in logistics, materials or supply chain within manufacturing

    • Real people management experience, not only process ownership

    • Scheduling and materials planning on an ERP or MRP system such as AS400, JD Edwards, SAP or similar

    • Shipping and receiving management, including carrier relationships and freight billing

    • Direct customer contact on supply chain and packaging compliance

    • Clear writing and speaking; able to travel when needed

    Nice to have: Hands-on AS400 experience.

    Mural Group is recruiting for this role on behalf of a client. Apply here and a Mural recruiter will be in touch.

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