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Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

Logistics Manager

Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct shipping/warehouse activities implementing best practices with regards to stock levels, WIP, inventory days and inventory levels
• Responsible for issues regarding quality, safety, health and environment for Logistics employees. Ensures that all safety and security procedures are followed. Supports the factory goals and continuously improves the QSE efforts.
• Directly oversees employees in the Shipping/Warehouse department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible for budget for own department; works within approved budget and develops and implements cost saving measures.
• Ability to create 3 - 5 year strategies that define growth, competitiveness and capability improvement
• Create tasks and manage projects to support the strategic targets of the factory
• Oversee work procedures and work schedules, and expedite workflow; ensure all employees are complying with established policies and procedures
• Review material delivery to production based on production plan
• Review factory shipments based on shipping plan. adjust shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
• Assure shipping/warehouse is adhering to Safety and Quality standards
• Ensure proper training for employees on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock; and related problems
• Communicate and ensure all shipping teams safely expedite the transport of hazardous materials and waste, from accumulation sites, to 90 day storage, within strict regulation requirements.
• Ensure that all shipping teams inspect, weigh, load, document, transport of hazardous materials and waste through shipping and receiving documents, bill of lading, and manifests.
• Comply with state and federal regulations for handling, storage, disposal, transport etc. of hazardous materials and waste.
• And all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree (Business, Engineering or related field) preferred or 4 - 6 years related experience in Warehouse, Shipping/Transportation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 6 years progressive leadership experience
• Good knowledge of safe operations with loading and driving heavy equipment.
• Background in transportation is desirable
• Computer Skills: General Microsoft skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Knowledge of MRP, Time systems, Supply Chain Systems
• Proven Natural Ability to direct/ coach the team
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Competencies:

• Ability to manage a team
• Will be required to see and hear alarms, timers and follow verbal instructions
• Must wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the duration of the task
• Ability to create and maintain a safe work area
• Ability to interact frequently with others in a professional, courteous manner
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms
• Extensive experience working with Lean Manufacturing and continuous Improvement
• Experience working with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, especially with supply chain activities in scope
• Experience working with Microsoft packages and SAP or equivalent ERP
• Lean Toolbox, including Black belt in Lean and proven experience

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies 
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

Salary - $110,000-$120,000

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.