Logistics Manager

As Logistics Manager, you lead demand planning, scheduling, warehousing & delivery operations for Plastipak’s Atlanta facility.  You collaborate with multiple functions, including Quality, Procurement and Manufacturing Production, as well as carriers, vendors and customers.  Your team contributes to Plastipak’s ranking as an industry leader in the design and manufacture of rigid plastic containers.

We Offer

• Convenience: Our food-grade clean & climate-controlled facility is located in the Fulton Industrial area
• Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for many years & offer job stability through market uncertainty

You Will

• Manage a team to achieve best possible outcomes for complete and on-time delivery to customers, minimal days on hand, logistics and warehouse costs, inventory accuracy and shrinkage

• Maintain the Finished Goods Management Program, providing for the movement and storage of finished products
• Strategically plan production schedules & line utilization to ensure production schedules meet forecasts, business demand plans and deadlines.

• Review and revise product Master Data for planning, scheduling and warehousing
• Perform monthly cycles of Supply Network Planning, publishing results to the leadership team
• Maintain communication with internal colleagues, customers and carriers

• Uphold & contribute to our positive work environment where safety, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction are top priorities

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience with logistics/warehousing/production planning functions within a manufacturing environment
• An in-depth understanding of end-to-end manufacturing and distribution functions
• Proven experience managing a team
• Solid leadership, influence and interpersonal skills to relate with and motivate people
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical & reporting skills
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma & continuous improvement practices
• ERP system proficiency, with SAP preferred

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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