Sr. Logistics Manager
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.

Louisville, Kentucky

Posted in Mining


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The Senior Logistics Manager (SLM) reports to the Supply Chain Superintendent. The SLM is responsible for envisioning and strategically developing and maintaining systems that allow for cost effective, efficient movement of scrap material, raw materials and delivered goods within Cascade Steel Scrap (CSS), a business unit of Schnitzer Steel. The SLM is responsible for ensuring that the efforts of CSS’s logistical operations are compliant with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations. The SLM must strive for continuous improvement within operations and challenge conventional thinking in order to obtain the most efficient solutions to issues.

This position operates within broadly established parameters. The SLM will oversee the transportation activities of all CSS facilities to optimize the use of equipment, facilities and personnel in the movement of scrap materials, waste materials, and/or delivered goods. The SLM ensures that the vehicle and rail fleet is appropriate for the business and that requirements for specialized equipment are identified and met.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

Ability to: lift and carry up to 10 pounds occasionally; sit for extended periods of time, up to 6-8 hours per day; write by hand and keyboard for extended periods of time, up to 6-8 hours per day; assemble papers, staple, file; apply sufficient force to open and close file drawers. Ability to communicate by speech and hearing continuously. Communication is primarily by phone, email and sometimes in person, with other departments within the Schnitzer Group. Visual acuity needed for close detail work, preparing and analyzing data figures, accounting, and computer use.

 

Essential Functions:

Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)

  • Ensures all CSS and Schnitzer Steel Health, Safety, and Environmental standards are strictly adhered to.  
  • Suggest and submit recommendations for improving safety or environmental conditions.
  • Encourages the reporting of any control violations.
  • Implements and monitors DOT Compliance and safety structures for internal and external fleets.
Operational Performance & Best Management Practices
  • Studies and assesses regional transportation structure for trucking, rail, and barge movement of scrap material, raw materials and delivered goods.
  • Develop and monitor tracking systems for equipment and activities.
  • Maintains policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations, maintaining adequate internal controls.
  • Utilizes best practices, benchmarks, and metrics (KPIs) to improve organization.
  • Develops and implements plans for a regional transportation infrastructure.
Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Provides strategic guidance and goals to logistics managers and assists service provider negotiations.
  • Liaises with vendors and other corporate departments to perform ROI calculations and cash flow projections.
  • Collaborates with Financial Business Partner(s) to standardize chart of accounts for accurate cost projections, etc., and report to senior management.
Administrative Management
  • Provides direction and strategic guidance to the Logistics Manager – Finished Goods and the Logistics Manager – Raw & Recycled Materials.
  • Reviews performance of direct reports.
  • Interviews prospective management and/or production employees.
  • Works with Human Resources personnel to prepare job descriptions.
Internal Control Responsibilities:

Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures and controls to better relate to the business.  Communicate upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Direct supervisory authority over logistics managers with focus on finished products and raw material movements. Direct and indirect authority over logistics functions including:
  • Transportation Planner(s)
  • Dispatcher(s)
  • Drivers
Interpersonal Contacts:

Internal contacts include managerial to executive level personnel throughout the Company. External contacts include: national vendors, suppliers, contractors, etc.   Communicates via phone, email, and face-to-face contact with others, specifically the divisions of the Schnitzer Group.

Job Conditions:

Standard office environment associated with industrial settings. This position can be exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards are present due to the equipment and machinery used throughout the scrap yards and the presence of scrap itself. Travel is required, estimated at 25%. In particular frequent travel is expected in between North Portland and McMinnville. Work pressure can be substantial during peak times, requiring considerable adaptability. Disturbances of work flow, and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Offsite work involves meeting in person with current or potential customers and/or visiting other Schnitzer locations. Handling multiple issues regarding scheduling, safety, and maintenance increases pressure.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in transportation or logistics, or equivalent experience. Eight or more years experience in transportation or distribution in a manufacturing/materials processing environment. Project management skills and experience. Experience in scrap business and/or steel industry desired. Two to three years experience in truck dispatching preferred. Previous experience required in an industrial/manufacturing environment in an organization with multiple operating units.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload. Ability to effectively communicate through oral and written communications. Must be able to understand, speak and write English; solid computer competency including Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel, and previous experience with ERP systems.

Attention to detail and accuracy; excellent math, organizational, and management skills; tact and ability to communicate on a professional level with employees, vendors, regulatory agencies, and staff of all levels to senior management, both orally and in writing. Ability to obtain and evaluate data about equipment and how to use that information; work under heavy pressure; apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in controlled situations. The Senior Logistics Manager must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. 

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.


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