Logistics Manager - Halsey Oregon

Company: Koch Industries
Location: Halsey, Oregon
Posted On: 04/30/2024

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products division is searching for a Logistics Manager for the Halsey Mill located in Halsey, Oregon. The Logistics Manager is responsible for execution of efficient material movements in and out of the facility while leading the development of front-line leaders and hourly associates.

Our Team

The individual will report into the Mill Manager (VP - Manufacturing) and guide a large team of shipping and logistics professionals at the site, which is an integrated production operation with over 400 total associates.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of roughly 50 employees (salaried and hourly) in goal setting and performance for the logistics/shipping department
• Responsible for ensuring the understanding and application of MBM - on your team
• Ensure team is actively involved in safety training and discussions to reduce opportunities for injury and property damage
• Facilitate collaboration for the Halsey mill site with Koch Transportation, GP planning and deployment teams as well as external carriers.
• Responsible for the management of inventory best practices to include cycle counting, safety stock management, storage best practices, FIFO, etc.
• Responsible for safe and reliable operations of shipping vehicles. This includes manually operated mobile lift trucks as well as automated fleet.
• Identify and execute cost savings opportunities through increased direct shipments (transfer avoidance), waste reduction, labor flow to work, etc.
• Ensure all raw material movements are executed by team to ensure quality product is line-side to avoid delay on production assets Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • 5+ years experience in a supply chain/logistics function
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience What Will Put You Ahead
    • Experience applying Lean principles in a shipping/logistics environment. E,g, Kanban, RCA, value stream mapping, Leader Standard Work, etc.
    • Experience in manufacturing production and/or material planning functions
    • Experience deploying and/or operating Laser Guided Vehicles (LGV).
      
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      Hiring Philosophy
      
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      Who We Are
      
      As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.
      
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      Our Benefits
      
      Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
      
      Equal Opportunities
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf More...

          

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