Plant Logistics Manager

Overview

CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its five core Brands: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and STEYR, supplying 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment delivering a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. Across a history spanning over two centuries, CNH Industrial has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success, driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial’s 35,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world. 

We are currently seeking a Plant Logistics Manager to join our team in Wichita, KS. In this role, you will be responsible for the internal plant logistics and material flow, master scheduling, materials buying/ planning, inventory management and control, materials strategy, and all materials and logistics project initiatives. This position is a key enabler of lean and continuous improvement activities in the plant.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling, procurement, and material handling areas to specific performance metrics.
• Works closely with Plant Management to help develop and implement processes that improve our inventory processes that include major reductions in inventory while improving internal / external delivery performance.
• Manage shipping/receiving areas to specific performance metrics, including on-time delivery to internal and external customers.
• Drive continuous improvement activity throughout supply chain controls within the plant, utilizing tools such as value stream mapping and kaizen events, improving performance, while dramatically reducing indirect labor, equipment, and inventory costs.
• Develop and document standard work in all supply chain areas.
• Develop and implement cycle counting automatic replenishments both with suppliers and internally to fabrication and assembly.
• Manage sister plant and service parts orders.
• Improve material flow within the manufacturing facility. Develop a streamlined logistics process for material handling to minimize cost and optimize resource utilization.

The annual salary for this role is $133,000 - $178,500 (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree 
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment that has embraced /Lean concepts, MRP manufacturing practices, and progressive supplier relationships.
• Minimum of three (3) years of managerial experience focusing on talent development, standardizing, planning, execution, and process improvement.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Engineering disciplines strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP and/or other ERP systems
• APICS certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement, and distribution.
• Experience with visual management systems.
• Be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment, while leveraging /Lean Methodologies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Provide dedicated support of internal customer requirements.
• Possess high-level organizational skills with the ability to work multiple priorities at once.

Company Benefits

CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it.  Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.  Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives.  Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. Click here for more information!

EEO

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.