Logistics Supervisor

Inside the Role

Lead, plan and ensure performance of Logistics activity at Detroit’s Livonia Logistics Center in coordination with the plant and other external logistics partners. Oversees Material Technicians, Team Leaders, and Specialists. This job description is for dayshift and all products/processes (Engines, Axle, Picking/Shipping, Receiving, Sequencing). Specific area of responsibility will be defined with candidates during selection process.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree • Typically requires 5-7 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree • Decision maker for daily activities that are guided by policy, procedures, and business plans with oversight from manager • Demonstrates understanding and application of procedures and concepts related to job field as well as basic knowledge of other related work areas • Coordinates the resources of team and set daily priorities to meet operational objectives • Primarily supervises the work of entry and intermediate level professional individual contributors or large numbers of shop floor employees in operations, manufacturing, and/or logistics • Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and diplomacy to exchange information, handle sensitive issues, and translate, simplify, and clarify information for employees • Responsible for staffing decisions such as hiring, firing, rewarding, training, and developing employees

Responsibilities:

• Ensure Logistics performance within time, budget & quality targets
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment is maintained through a culture of accountability
• Instill Detroit cultural values in the team & support initiatives for team-building and morale
• Participate in the selection, training and corrective action of employees within Logistics Operations
• Lead with customer focus, respond to customer concerns
• Ensure process adherence and inventory accuracy, carry out root-cause investigations and report on countermeasure effectiveness as-needed
• Coordinate in- and outbound shipment of material with Plant, suppliers, and cross-functions
• Ensure effective communication, escalation and SFM concepts
• Develop training and employee standard work instructions
• Ensure logistics concepts comply with ergonomic & safety requirements
• Maintain working time and production records for employees
• Initiate and lead improvements in processes & working conditions to increase efficiency, quality, ergonomics & safety, incl. participation in projects as-needed
• Establish & report on KPI’s, SWI’s, perform audits and training as-needed
• Represent Livonia Warehouse in the development & implementation of Logistics Strategies
• Develop & implement initiatives for performance improvement
• In collaboration with cross-functions, develop plan for implementing paperless operations concepts with focus on critical areas.
• Create and maintain project documentation & reporting concepts using Daimler Truck standard tools (e.g. Project TIP, etc)
• Manage risks and escalate appropriately, ensure appropriate controls are adhered to for compliance
• Participate in budget planning and tracking for Operations & projects as-needed

Basic Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of employees & cross-functions
• Proficient MS Office & MRP system knowledge/experience (DIBS, PTSI, SAP)
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Demonstrates application of lean principles, behaviors and methodology within project/daily work
• Ability to multi-task in a well-organized way
• Experience with shopfloor operations in Logistics or Manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Industrial engineering, or Business Management

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Livonia, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.