MP&L Manager

Job Description

Main Tasks

• Lead plant logistics, materials, and production planning activities
• Ensure safety compliance in all material‑handling areas
• Oversee logistics/TMS support and carrier issues
• Drive material‑handling improvements and Lean initiatives
• Partner with Sales, Inventory, and Operations on inventory‑reduction projects
• Level‑load production planning to optimize inventory
• Support PFEP, replenishment, and material‑flow processes
• Track and own logistics KPIs (inventory turns, variance, on‑time delivery)
• Standardize procedures to improve workforce efficiency
• Interview, hire, and manage supervisors and team members (Planning, Receiving, Inventory, Shipping)
• Coordinate with Manufacturing on planning and inventory needs
• Provide regular performance feedback and conduct annual reviews
• Ensure non‑conforming materials are controlled and corrective actions initiated
• Ensure logistics and planning activities meet time, cost, customer, and supplier requirements
• Manage project stages and ensure deadlines are met
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree Required
• 2 years manufacturing and distribution experience required
• 5 years logistics preferred
• Lean Manufacturing experience desired
• Strong computer skills to include working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP or other preferred
• Customer and supplier orientation, organization and coordination skills
• Effective communication, include speaking, writing, active listening skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills necessary to work in a cooperative, positive team approach
• Ability to lead, train and mentor employees on a personal & professional level
• Must be able to read, interpret, understand and follow instructions, product labels, safety rules, operation and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and schedules
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical equipment such as forklifts and other machinery. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Ability to work in temperature conditions between 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit; may occasionally exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach/lift with hands and arms up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Process Improvement

Supply Chain Planning

Data Analysis

Demand Planning

Customer Service

Material Flow Management

Quality Control

Inventory Control Systems

SAP Utilization

Business Reporting