Logistics Value Stream Leader

Come work for a leading Automotive company here in Charleston SC!

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the management of the safe, efficient, and accurate flow of materials to the assembly
operation, as well as shipping and receiving functions, and inventory control and accuracy. A successful candidate does
this by providing supervision and direction to Logistics Operations shift supervisors and their team members. Additionally,
this position is responsible for training associates, staff allocation and/or planning, directing continuous improvement, 5S,
and safety initiatives on a regular basis.
Essential Functions of this Role:
 Lead IFNA safety initiatives with all associates within the assigned area of responsibility
 Ensure that the SAP processes associated with the IFNA Material Delivery System and Logistics Operations are strictly
adhered to
 Manage the daily activities for all Logistics Operations shift supervisors and associates.
 Assist in coordinating all distribution activities in shipping, receiving, warehousing, picking, and line side delivery
 Work with materials and production planning teams to achieve expected product levels and stock layout plans
 Maintain accurate and up to date warehouse management records that reflect the right components at the right time
in the right quantity and in the correct locations
 Develop and monitor metrics for performance in support of cost savings, and internal/external delivery performance
 Contribute to continuous improvement in lean manufacturing practices such as 5S, Kanban, poka-yoke, visual
management, 1-piece flow, housekeeping, preventative maintenance, etc.
 Work closely with quality team regarding supplier delivery and quality topics
 Review, revise and create work instructions within the assigned area of responsibility
 Keeps management team informed of progress, developments and pending issues
 Manage and administer the training plan for all Logistics Operations associates
 Create and implement development plans for assigned personnel to improve the overall performance of the Logistics
Operations team
 Responsible for understanding and complying with company policies, practices and procedures and for developing
direct reports by coaching, counseling, and disciplining in accordance with such policies, practices, and procedures
 Responsible for writing timely, objective performance reviews and communicating results in one-on-one meetings in
a timely fashion
 Facilitate an environment where direct reports make suggestions to improve processes
 Actively participate in safety committee meetings and company safety initiatives
 Override any decisions made to ship non-conforming product.
 Comply with ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001-2015, and IATF customer requirements
 Performs other duties as assigned
Specific Skillset Required for this Role:
 Working knowledge of IATF, ISO 14001-2015, TS 16949, and ISO 17025
 Trained and knowledgeable in site safety policies and procedures
 High level of analytical and problem solving ability and usage of problem solving tools
 Understanding of modern inventory management principles
 Understanding of material handling equipment and maintenance of material handling equipment
 Ability to develop and maintain a material handling equipment training certification program
 Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and methodologies
 Ability to develop and maintain logistics related work instructions
 Evidenced leadership capability for collaborating with internal and external customers toward continuous
improvement
 Ability to prioritize specific tasks, and increase sense of urgency when situations arise
 Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as with external customers and suppliers
 Strong knowledge of MS Office products to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint
 Demonstrated understanding of IRNA Quality Management System (QMS) as applicable to assigned area of
responsibility
 Understands the consequences of non-conformances to the customer
 Understand the relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to achieving quality objectives
 Must be available to work flexible hours to service customers and plant operations
Leadership Expectations for this Role:
A Value Stream Leader role at IFNA is a high impact role that requires the leadership skills to drive behaviors and programs.
A successful candidate in this role must have the following capabilities and characteristics:
 Directs work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
 Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
 Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and
enthusiasm.
 Builds effective teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives (healthy tension)
to achieve common goals. Leverages the benefits of different perspectives
 Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding
of the unique needs of different audiences. Maintain a regular reporting structure for tracking and communicating
targets and goals.
 Cultivates innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
 Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying,
reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and
contribute to an injury-free workplace.
 Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
 Leads the development of departmental plans and deliverables. Develop high performance team members to meet /
exceed department and organizational goals / objectives.
 Provides technical consultation, leadership, and advice to managers, manufacturing personnel and other functions.
 Coaches and motivates direct and indirect team members, delegates work assignments, and leads change.
 Challenges the status quo and seeks ways to create opportunities for improvement for products, processes or services.
 Escalate issues that do not get resolved or could impact ability to meet IFNA goals and objectives
 Predict and prevent issues from negatively impacting group or organizational performance
 Makes well-informed, effective and timely decisions and perceives the impact and implications of decisions