At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Director to join the Legrand Team in Dayton, OH.
What Will You Do?
Role: The Director of Logistics will lead and ensure the plant is manufacturing and distributing Legrand products in a timely, safe, and efficient manner to meet customer expectations. The Director of Logistics will have a continuous improvement mindset to drive goal attainment with operational needs, employee engagement, and financial metrics.
Main Activities:
· Organization: Organizational Leader competency model
· Main Interface: Warehouse and manufacturing personnel, contract labor vendors, Legrand site leaders, sales leaders, customer service and purchasing teams, and carrier contacts. Reports to Sr. Director of Logistics.
· Budget: Direct management of $20M+ budget. Responsible for fiscal analysis and developing plans to manage costs.
Main Job Duties:
· Manage short, medium and long-term strategy and operations at Dayton facility.
· Ensure safety is the highest priority by actively contributing to the safe work environment every day.
· Lead and manage effective work processes and operational flow throughout the facility to ensure efficient and effective results.
· Lead and manage salary and hourly labor (including temporary labor) to promote a positive working environment that engages and retains its key employees. Create individual development plans for staff.
· Fully implement and execute on Legrand Way operational and safety protocols. Monitor, measure and reports KPI’s and develop improvement plans as needed.
· Communicate effectively and transparently with business leaders to help improve customer relations and drive improved business decisions.
· Provide strategic direction to distribution and manufacturing functions, identify improvements and support business objectives. Align procedures with customer and business requirements.
· Work closely with labor providers to continually seek ways to recruit top talent into the organization.
· Manage inventory accurately and within cycle count policy requirements.
· Analyze and recommend automation and technology solutions to improve service, space and cost.
· Actively support all Legrand CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) targets and initiatives. Ensure your staff is aware of their expectations and actively supports meeting or exceeding the CSR goals.
· Participate as a key member of the Logistics Staff, assisting in driving functional alignment to Legrand’s core values and developing logistics strategy.
· Supports other Legrand logistics projects as needed.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Major in Logistics, Business, Finance or Supply Chain preferred. MBA is highly desirable.
Experience:
· At least 10 years of distribution or logistics experience along with a minimum of 5 years managing other managers or supervisors
· Must have at least 3 years of demonstrated excellent leadership and project management experience.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
· Experience with design and layout of distribution facilities and best-in-class operations
· Knowledge of LEAN operating principles
· Continuous improvement in a leadership role
· Strong financial acumen
· Proven ability to measure and perform against internal and external industry standards
· Experienced change agent possessing the strategic, analytical, and teamwork skills needed to drive major commercial decisions across a diverse set of stakeholders.
· Strong communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; credible with internal stakeholders and external audiences; comfortable meeting with/presenting to executives and senior management.
· Strong computer skills with knowledge of WMS, ERP, and other business applications such as Microsoft Office 365 and TEAMS.
· May travel up to 10% of the time.
About Legrand
Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us
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