Planning and Logistics Manager

Company Description

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a
worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and
production of systems and products for commercial and residential
construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy
manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over
300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide.
With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to
quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s
needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description

The Planning and Logistics Manager is a key position for the operation of the Brighton Site. The purpose of this position is to effectively lead the Planning and Logistics organizations through the creation / implementation of strategic and tactical plans aligned with business and site strategies This manager position will drive continuous improvement in throughout the Logistics and Planning organizations. The position is responsible for making decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and that have a value-added impact on the organizations’ activities and performance. The incumbent is to create an environment that supports the attraction, development, and retention of high quality human capital. Provides leadership in communicating the corporate and business strategies to all workgroups and developing the appropriate culture. 

Qualifications

• Strategically plan and manage Brighton site planning and scheduling, warehouse, shipping and receiving, inventory demand and material supply while being customer focused.
• Ability to work in high visibility and high demand role
• Serve as management representative for internal and external quality audits.
• Implement and continuously improve site processes and systems for sustained compliance with ISO 9001 and Corporate Quality policies.
• Continuous improvement of planning efficiencies to the support operations and business units.
• Translate service strategies and metrics into actionable measures based on corporate and business unit strategies and service requirements.
• Interact with multiple levels of site, business and functional leadership in the support of corporation’s and business units’ customer requirements and objectives.
• Responsible for identification and implementation of work process changes, knowledge transfer requirements, and methods to enable transitions required to support the organization implementation/transition.
• Understand Brighton production schedules, liaise with MSP suppliers of raw materials to optimize and strategically manage Brighton raw material planning, lead times, and shipping conditions during transport to meet Brighton production needs.
• Ensure and maintain timely, efficient and cost-effective solutions are implemented. Adept at working cross-departmentally i.e., Production, Scheduling and others to ensure customer needs are met at all times.
• Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of raw materials, packaging, and final products.
• Manage and control the order cycle and associated information systems i.e., SAP while utilizing MRP.
• Analyze and interpret data to monitor performance and develop business improvement plan in support of business objectives.
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to business changing needs.
• Manage waste materials for storage and disposal according to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Mange materials with regards to obsolescence, and rework to improve efficiencies and waste reduction and pursue appropriate disposition of returned, damaged, aged and off-spec inventory.
• Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers as appropriate.
• Support business development by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance for safety, environmental, transportation, and commercial processes.

Qualifications/Experience/Education:

This person must possess excellent communication skills, which are characterized by sincerity, persuasiveness and clarity of thought.

• Must be an experienced manufacturing leader who is capable of pushing forward the necessary strategies and programs to increase quality, productivity and customer service.

• Incumbent must have strong interpersonal skills reflecting leadership, sensitivity and the demonstrated desire and ability to foster teamwork focusing on positive cooperative communication.

• A comprehensive knowledge of continuous improvement concepts including statistical process control and lean manufacturing is desired.

• A solid understanding of mechanical engineering with conceptual understanding of chemical and/or process engineering is desired.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; MBA desirable.

• Minimum of 10 years Manufacturing Management experience.

• Experience managing production personnel

• Experience managing daily production plans and allocating necessary resources.

• Strong leader who manages fairly and consistently when applying rules, policies, and procedures.

Compensation Range: $94,000-$115,000 per year

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance available day one, 401k with 5% company match, bonuses, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and educational assistance.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement:  Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability. 

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.