Assistant Logistics Manager - MAP

About the Role

The Logistics Assistant Manager applies the strategic direction of the department in accordance with the Management Team and is responsible for building the teamwork culture within this team, for leading the logistics team in delivering the KPIs of the department and for all material handling internally within Magna Assembly Piedmont, and at any outside warehouses used by MAP including handling of materials, shipping and receiving of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

The Logistics Assistant Manager contributes to the plant goal of operating with a minimal amount of inventory at all times and assumes responsibility for the safe operation of all logistical functions within the plant and at the warehouses (WIP, Press Shop, Assembly Shop, Finished Goods, and Shipping). The Logistics Assistant Manager assures inventory accuracy is maintained at the highest possible level (>99%) and works closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Paint Dept and Material Planning to always assure product control.

The Logistics Assistant Manager is responsible to ensure that the Customer, People, and Investor goals are balanced and met.

Your Responsibilities

• Build and lead a world class logistics team.
• Be a valued leader in a team-oriented culture.
• Assures that customer goals, specifications and requirements are met.
• Implements departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Ensures that MAP maintains a proactive management style, an open-door policy for a positive employee relations climate, measured by a yearly EOS Score
• Coordinates and/or act as a liaison between the Division and other Corporate Entities, External Organizations, Suppliers, and Customers
• Follows a Management System (IATF-16949) that encompasses all aspects of Magna Assembly Piedmont business.
• Assures that the area is ready to pass system and process audits at any time.
• Drives all activities together with the SAP team to implement strong business systems for inventory control and production planning.
• Monitors KOI’s and defines countermeasures if targets are not achieved.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or a combination of an equivalent Technical Degree/Certification and experience.
• 5+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment required automotive experience preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant prior supervisory/management experience with a team 0f 8-15 associates, automotive experience preferred.

Your preferred qualifications

• Must have an understanding of production and tooling equipment and technology as it relates to the automotive industry.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills
• Working Knowledge of SAP

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
• Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
• Onsite Nurses' office
• Onsite Mother's room
• MagnaEPIC: Program to cover all tuition for 2 and 4 years degrees for eligible employees

Pay range: $90,000 - $115,000

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

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