Director of Logistics

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee material planning, production scheduling, and customer service teams.
• Develop the annual departmental budget, including freight expenses, and maintain cost controls that support company financial goals.
• Establish yearly departmental objectives, communicate them effectively, and ensure timely execution aligned with company-wide strategies.
• Partner closely with cross-functional departments to develop efficient workflows that support customer delivery requirements.
• Ensure accurate shipments to external customers and maintain high standards of delivery performance.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives within the department and support facility-wide CI programs.
• Ensure materials required for production are available when needed, including proper levels of finished goods, WIP, and safety stock.
• Lead the logistics team with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to high performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and internal stakeholders to enhance logistics processes and implement corrective actions or improvements.
• Analyze data and reports to identify root causes of scheduling or material management issues and implement effective solutions.
• Develop and deploy methods and procedures that eliminate delivery issues and enhance shipment quality.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors.
• Operate within the Behr Production Systems framework, consistently meeting local and global performance targets in a team-oriented environment.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a logistics team that includes a Supply Chain Manager, Master Schedulers, and Planners.
• Manage both salaried and hourly team members within the Logistics department.
• Direct reports include the Material Planning Supervisor, Scheduler, Customer Service, and Change Management personnel.
• Fulfill leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies and legal requirements, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, mentoring, coaching, recognition, and problem resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform this role, the individual must meet the following requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Engineering, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• Ten or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in materials management or operations.
• Automotive manufacturing experience required.
• At least two years of SAP experience, including SAP-MM, SAP-SD, SAP-PP, and SAP-WM.
• Proficiency with MRP II systems required.
• Experience with JIT and pull-system inventory methods.
• High energy level with the ability to manage variable stress and shifting priorities.
• Strong multitasking and accountability skills.
• Ability to succeed in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and employee development capabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing facility: 10 years (Preferred)
• Leadership: 7 years (Preferred)
• Logistics Management : 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $135,000