Plant Logistics Manager -Buffalo, NY

OVERVIEW

The Logistics Manager will be an active member of the plant leadership team and help set the direction for the site of approximately 400 employees. This position interacts with Corporate Logistics Operations and their respective business teams. This position reports to the Plant Manager and has a dotted line reporting relationship into the North American Logistics function.

The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning and logistics operations for the site. As a member of the plant leadership team, this person will be expected to help set tactical as well as strategic direction for both the function and overall site. In addition to this work, this role will be expected to work with the business team ensuring the successful execution of Run & Improve down to the shop floor.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Champion a belief in zero human and food safety incidents and drive safety improvements in the

• Logistics organization and throughout the plant

• Drive a continuous improvement culture that improves plant operating results while maximizing

• customer service

• Exemplify Servant Leadership and establish and maintain a positive employee relations

• environment in the Logistics organization and throughout the plant

• Support the plant's Strategic mission and lead gap closure and process standardization for the

• Logistics organization

• Play to win as an active member of the Plant Leadership Team and provide counsel and support

• on key Logistics initiatives

• Direct and lead plant staff in the development, prioritization, and implementation of key initiatives

• in support of the plant OGSM and key Logistics functional priorities

• Act as a liaison between the plant and OU/Segment and support growth plans by ensuring the

• optimal flow and costs associated with new product introductions, reformulations, and line extensions

• Develop and own the Logistics budget. Develop and implement pipeline of productivity/HMM

• ideas that support the plant, OU, and Supply Chain needs.

• Develop and communicate plans that ensure Logistics programs continue to meet changing

• customer service requirements

• Lead, mentor and develop Logistics team members and support an effective SCLA program

• rotation

• Participate in Logistics specific project teams to drive network-wide process improvements and standardization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree

• 3-5 Years related experience

• Commitment to Safety and Continuous Improvement

• Breadth of Logistics experience across OUs and/or SC Segment

• Basic understanding of overall plant operations

• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of logistics upon the greater Supply Chain

• Knowledge of GMI (or equivalent) logistics operations, procedures and information systems

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive change

• Strong conceptual, analytical and decision-making skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills

• Ability to engage, motivate, and develop others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous plant or warehouse management experience

• Previous supply planning experience (scheduling, raw material planning, brand planning, etc.)

• Demonstrated capabilities at managing and developing people

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation (outside of the US) will not be considered.

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 what's next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $104700.00 - $157200.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.