Kelaca is looking for a Logistics Process Improvement Leader for our client partner in Spartanburg, SC. The Logistics Process Improvement Lead is responsible for the continuous process improvement of the company's logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Logistics Process Improvement

• Identifies and addresses efficiency improvement opportunities within the logistics organization.
• Leverages manufacturing lean principles to minimize all forms of waste.
• Reviews and revises logistics standard operating procedures, to ensure they represent the latest thinking in the field. Ensures these procedures and work instructions are clear and easily repeatable, so that there is consistency of execution across all teams and shifts.
• Reviews the warehouse floor layout as needed. Ensures the inventory location strategy reduces material handler’s travel time and maximizes shipping output.
• Applies technology to replace manual/paper transactions with faster and more cost effective solutions.
• Applies automation technology to maximize labor efficiency and warehouse space utilization.
• Educates and trains the logistics organization on the tools and methods being implemented to streamline operations.
• Serves as point of contact for logistics automation contractors. Supervises contractor’s work and ensures efficient and timely completion of all contractor’s deliverables.
• Supports the Distribution Center financial objectives by identifying methods and technology that reduces costs.
• Works with area supervision and other functions on plans to improve skills, recruit necessary talent, develop leaders and implement teams within the organization.
• Supports the Distribution Center’s safety goals by ensuring all process improvements meet and exceed safety standards.
• Plans for future capacity requirements and for replacement equipment. Leverages automation and technology knowledge so that proposed solutions are efficient and cost effective.

Logistics Operations

• Supports the preparation of the annual budget by leveraging statistical methods and data mining software (Power BI, etc.).
• Applies AI tools to identify trends that help us find the most cost-effective method to achieve logistics goals.

Regulatory Compliance

• Supports company’s compliance with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements.
• Stays current with existing and new legislation and advises management on needed actions.

Other

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Participates and works within ISO 9001-2008 quality standards guidelines in accordance with the company’s quality goals.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in degree in Computer Science, Transportation, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Seven plus years of experience in warehouse management, as well as international shipping and receiving.
• Well versed in import/export clearance requirements.
• Prior experience required in the following fields:
  • Data mining applications (i.e. Power BI)
  • Understanding warehouse automation
  • Statistical methods
  • ERP systems
  • Optimizing warehouse floor layout
  • Understanding lean principles
  
  

NO THIRD PARTIES.

Job Type: Full-time

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Kelaca is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment based on: age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other non-merit factor.