Logistics Manager

ALPLA's Kansas City, MO manufacturing site is looking for a Logistics Manager. ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

The Logistics Manager is responsible for the Supply Chain integration, by managing the production planning, warehousing and shipping/receiving.

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

Responsible for production planning and capacity analysis

Responsible for inventory accuracy and reporting

Manages interface between plant and customer for forecasts and ordering input

Works with customers for securing delivery service quality

Maintains appropriate inventory levels for produced goods and raw materials

Orders master batch and raw materials

Records daily figures to compile month-end reports

Manages warehousing and transportation

Manages Logistics Department

Recruits (with HR) new employees

Develops/coaches team and performs disciplinary actions

Oversees all training of the department

Performs performance evaluations on a regular basis

Ensures safe and efficient running of department

Keeps invoicing up-to-date o Updates records and reports on a regular basis

Data analysis: Synthesize data and analyze trends to support Plant Manager

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

Performance Measurements:

Production Planning

Inventory Accuracy

Correct Shipment (correct quantity/right time)

Education/Experience:

Min 2 year Degree (Associates) in related field or equivalent, 4 year degree (Bachelor Degree) preferred

3 to 5 years of general logistics experience (production planning)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WORKING WITH US

Health and Wellness Care Program

Dependent Care Cost Savings Program

Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities

401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan

Medical, dental, vision plan

Education assistance program

Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA

Paid vacation; paid holidays

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Immigration sponsorship is not eligible for this role