Logistics Lead

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Novelis Team in Bay Minette, Al, is seeking a Logistics Lead. This role reports to the Supply Chain Manager, collaborating with multiple cross-functional teams to optimize processes and material flow. You will partner with the recycling, procurement, logistics, quality teams, and technical customer service departments to drive supply chain cost improvements and excellence. You will be accountable for profoundly understanding the interdependence between Novelis and external metal processors for optimum cost and working capital balancing. You will drive high inventory accuracy and strategies to meet Novelis working capital targets while achieving required service levels, particularly for our customers.

 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and support a world class safety culture in the plant.
• Manage daily inbound and outbound transportation needs for the plant.
• Lead initiatives to improve logistic process flows, helping to eliminate bottlenecks and identify obstacles to production.
• Participate in plant operations and the discussion chain in regard to logistic issues.
• Facilitate the transformation of manual reporting tools into a well-rounded business intelligence environment automating manual work & improving efficiency.
• Work with the Supply Chain Manager to integrate logistics segment into fully integrated plant model.
• Review capacity assumptions with operations leadership periodically to gain alignment.
• Review S&OP plan with supply chain and operations teams to determine tactical feasibility, prepares and issues daily plans for manufacturing centers.
• Work with logistics coordinators to monitor critical operating materials, such as production consumables, metal inputs, or scrap, and maintain adequate levels at all times. Failure could result in plants shutting down or unsafe operating conditions.
• Support, plan, and facilitate the movement of scrap, metal inputs, or any material that might impact production.
• Provide input and frequently interact with the plant to ensure awareness of logistic issues and within a timeframe which allows for reaction.
• Acquire and communicate improvement ideas from crew members, management, or self-directed.
• Participate in improvement projects initiated by plant management that impact logistics.
• Consistently seek out training and learning to improve performance.
• Special projects and other tasks as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; BS or Technical Degree from an Accredited College preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a supervisor or in a logistics role
• Excellent leadership abilities.
• Excellent verbal and listening skills.
• Ability to prepare and make group presentations.
• Work with colleagues to reach consensus decisions.
• A good understanding of manufacturing systems and computer (MS Office, Windows, etc.) systems.
• Personal traits should include using human relation skills, empowering, training, understanding, and developing others to attain the objectives.
• Must be self-motivated and possess excellent reading, writing, listening, and verbal skills.
• Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple tasks and prioritizing work.
• Ability to represent Novelis with external parties.
• Ability to work evenings, weekdays, and holidays if necessary.
• Ability to respond to trouble calls 24 hours a day.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the logistics, supply chain, or aluminum industry.

 

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your