General Mills
Assistant Logistics Manager - Murfreesboro, TN
General Mills, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, us, 37132
Job Description:
OVERVIEWLead daily operations including: palletizer operations, receipt and storage of inbound loads and production volume, and loading and shipping of finished product to GMI facilities and customers. Lead, motivate and develop employees. Focus on improving team dynamics to foster a positive team culture. Provide support and leadership to both second and third shift Logistics employees.To learn more about our Murfreesboro plant and the surrounding area, Click Here!KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESEducate, develop, and motivate work group to achieve required warehousing results, improve individual technical skills, and enhance team culture.
Develop and administer performance appraisals, development plans, and corrective action.
Lead, motivate, and train employees to drive losses out of the system. Hold people accountable.
Lead warehouse productivity initiatives to improve employee efficiency
Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives and monitor progress of the team
Establish and sustain sound relationships with all employees through effective conflict management and issue resolution techniques to foster a positive environment.
Effectively conduct team meetings. Be a role model to all employees.
Facilitate the effective interchange of information between work groups and support resources at the plant and within GMI. Effectively communicate organizational and policy changes.
Determine daily operational needs and adjust staffing to minimize cost while maintaining standards
Display a constant awareness of safety standards.
Interact with Quality, Operations, Planning, Finance, Sanitation, and Maintenance to achieve logistics and broader plant goals.
Utilize inventory management tools such as WMS/SAP/Excel.Understand and comply with the plant food and human safety policy. This includes, but is not limited to, having a thorough knowledge of GMP, PPE, regulatory, and sanitation requirements.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree5 years of relevant experienceLeadership experience in a manufacturing environment or other applicable experience.
Computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Able to work and/or attend meetings during other shifts (including off-shifts and/or weekends)PREFERED QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree in Logistics, Management, or Supply Chain Management preferredSound analytical skills and business judgment including problem-solving & trouble-shooting skills.
Demonstrates a bias for action and focus on results
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities
Ability to motivate others and encourage team development. Inspires a high level of commitment and performance in others.
Ability to anticipate, lead and execute strategic initiatives in a complex environment.
Ability to understand and use inventory management tools such as WMS/SAP/Excel.
Ability to coach, teach and mentor others, including those from cross-functional teams.
Ability to build an integrated team based on an understanding of roles, skills, and diversity needs.
Provide timely feedback to others, both positive and corrective.
Solicit feedback from others and make a constructive effort to improve.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to lead by involving others in the decision process. Ability to implement change.
Company Overview:We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for whats next.
OVERVIEWLead daily operations including: palletizer operations, receipt and storage of inbound loads and production volume, and loading and shipping of finished product to GMI facilities and customers. Lead, motivate and develop employees. Focus on improving team dynamics to foster a positive team culture. Provide support and leadership to both second and third shift Logistics employees.To learn more about our Murfreesboro plant and the surrounding area, Click Here!KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESEducate, develop, and motivate work group to achieve required warehousing results, improve individual technical skills, and enhance team culture.
Develop and administer performance appraisals, development plans, and corrective action.
Lead, motivate, and train employees to drive losses out of the system. Hold people accountable.
Lead warehouse productivity initiatives to improve employee efficiency
Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives and monitor progress of the team
Establish and sustain sound relationships with all employees through effective conflict management and issue resolution techniques to foster a positive environment.
Effectively conduct team meetings. Be a role model to all employees.
Facilitate the effective interchange of information between work groups and support resources at the plant and within GMI. Effectively communicate organizational and policy changes.
Determine daily operational needs and adjust staffing to minimize cost while maintaining standards
Display a constant awareness of safety standards.
Interact with Quality, Operations, Planning, Finance, Sanitation, and Maintenance to achieve logistics and broader plant goals.
Utilize inventory management tools such as WMS/SAP/Excel.Understand and comply with the plant food and human safety policy. This includes, but is not limited to, having a thorough knowledge of GMP, PPE, regulatory, and sanitation requirements.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree5 years of relevant experienceLeadership experience in a manufacturing environment or other applicable experience.
Computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Able to work and/or attend meetings during other shifts (including off-shifts and/or weekends)PREFERED QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree in Logistics, Management, or Supply Chain Management preferredSound analytical skills and business judgment including problem-solving & trouble-shooting skills.
Demonstrates a bias for action and focus on results
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities
Ability to motivate others and encourage team development. Inspires a high level of commitment and performance in others.
Ability to anticipate, lead and execute strategic initiatives in a complex environment.
Ability to understand and use inventory management tools such as WMS/SAP/Excel.
Ability to coach, teach and mentor others, including those from cross-functional teams.
Ability to build an integrated team based on an understanding of roles, skills, and diversity needs.
Provide timely feedback to others, both positive and corrective.
Solicit feedback from others and make a constructive effort to improve.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to lead by involving others in the decision process. Ability to implement change.
Company Overview:We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for whats next.