Logistics, Transportation & Packaging Engineering Group Leader

Quick Facts

• Role: Group Leader – Logistics, Transportation, & Packaging Engineering
• Direct reports: 6 (2 Transportation Specialists, 1 Packaging Engineer, 1 Packaging Technician, 2 Logistics Engineers)
• Primary focus: Transportation, packaging, and logistics engineering leadership; continuous improvement; cost optimization; KPI performance

Description

The Logistics, Transportation, Packaging & Engineering Group Leader ensures departmental goals and improvement objectives are achieved across inventory, costs, and delivery performance. The role improves logistics systems and processes using CIP and lean logistics principles to eliminate waste in the supply chain, while coaching and providing technical support to the transportation, packaging & logistics engineering teams. The position balances requirements and resources and has a key role in profit and loss.

Responsibilities

• Supervise transportation, packaging, and logistics engineers
• Direct and coordinate information flow to ensure effective and economical operations
• Optimize returnable/expendable packaging costs and savings
• Work with packaging suppliers to resolve issues (design, testing, quality problems, internal production concerns) from unitizing through agreed MOQ volumes
• Develop dunnage management processes (cleaning loops, damage replacement)
• Analyze cost-effective transportation routes
• Lead continuous improvement in logistics engineering for automation and physical intralogistics
• Use data analytics to adapt procedures, processes, and techniques supporting manufacturing
• Apply problem-solving tools (5 Whys, A3) to identify root causes of deviations and drive improvements
• Communicate with executive management on logistics KPIs, process optimization, and improvement project status; participate in customer tours
• Manage customer complaints and implement corrective actions
• Use project management principles to support cross-functional departmental activities
• Serve as a knowledge resource and supervise knowledge transfer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field OR 5+ years of supply chain planning, logistics, or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (discrete or automotive preferred)
• Experience with lean manufacturing/logistics, inbound planning, customer planning, transportation management, change management, and warehousing/distribution operations
• Advanced communication skills; German or Spanish is a plus
• Advanced math skills
• Ability to multitask and make independent decisions under minimal supervision
• Strong urgency management, attention to detail, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proven leadership experience developing/engaging teams while driving business objectives
• Change management experience (digitalization and technology improvement projects)
• Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; able to learn other software (e.g., SAP, Axalant, testing software)
• Comprehensive knowledge of production and inventory control methods; analytical ability to minimize production changes and inventory investments
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with coworkers
• Flexibility/adaptability, including working hours as needed
• Ability to work in an office environment; occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling
• CSCMP certification preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Premium health coverage
• 401(k) with generous matching
• Resources for financial planning and goal setting
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Comprehensive life and disability protection