Logistics Specialist-2nd Shift

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC Anna, Ohio, US

About the Role

<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda</u></strong><br>Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!</span></span></p><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Job Purpose</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This job manages the fundamental mass production logistics functions through effective planning, communication, and cross-dock / carrier interface. Apply basic technical and problem-solving skills to prevent and/or minimize impact to operations and support achievement of logistics targets.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Key Accountabilities</b></u></H2> </div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support mass production logistics activities between Cross-Docks and Carriers to ensure Supplier and Honda plant production requirements are met without interruption.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Establish and maintain internal and external communication networks to promote positive relationships with Logistics Providers and Honda teams focused on delivery and cost efficiency with continuous improvement activities.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify gaps, evaluate/understand/propose solutions, implement countermeasures, and escalate critical issues to group and/or unit leadership to ensure appropriate allocation of resources in a timely manner.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with key stakeholders from Cross-Docks, Carriers, Packaging, Operations, and Transportation, etc. to support projects and activities relevant to improvement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and countermeasure development.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Monitor daily Transportation reports to ensure mass production Safety/Service, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Management/Morale targets are acceptable and adjust/escalate with appropriate actions in a timely manner.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strive for continuous improvement through cycling Plan/Do/Check/Action (PDCA) for areas of responsibility and initiative through special projects/studies to ensure associate success.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Qualifications, Experience, and Skills</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain or equivalent experience </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimum Experience: 0-2+ yrs. equivalent experience </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Other Job-Specific Skills:</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">▪ Basic knowledge of Transportation and/or Supply Chain Management</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">▪ Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">▪ Strong communication and organization skillset to manage Honda internal and external customers and problem resolution.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><u><b>Working Conditions</b></u></H2> </div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be able to work overtime approximately 3-5 hours per week.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be able to work weekends and/or shift change from 1st to 2nd shift to help provide support during peak times of year or as needed.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Carrier and/or Cross-Dock On-time Delivery performance</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Trouble Report closure timeliness</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Monthly report timeliness</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Weekly Cost Down Project Reporting</span></li></ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?</u></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Total Rewards:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Paid Overtime</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Regional Bonus (when applicable)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">401K Plan with company match + additional contribution</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Relocation assistance (if eligible)</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Career Growth:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Advancement Opportunities</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Career Mobility  </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Training and Development programs </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Additional Offerings:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Lifestyle Account</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Childcare Reimbursement Account</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Elder Care Support</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wellbeing Program</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Community Service and Engagement Programs</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Product Programs</span></span></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.</span></span></p>

Responsibilities

  • Manage mass production logistics functions and cross-dock/carrier interface
  • Monitor daily transportation reports to ensure safety/service/quality/delivery/cost targets
  • Pursue continuous improvement via PDCA and special projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain or equivalent experience
  • 0-2+ years experience
  • Experience in logistics or mass production environment

Required Skills

logistics supply chain planning cross-dock KPI improvement

Keywords

logistics supply chain transportation PDCA KPI

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