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Transportation Facilitator- Modesto, CA

$75,000 - $85,000 yearly
Full time Transportation Warehouse

Job Description

Job Summary:

Pacific Southwest Container, LLC is a world-class ISO 9001 custom packaging manufacturer. We are a market leader in designing and converting corrugated, folding cartons, single-face lamination, foam protective packaging, and point-of-purchase displays. Our facilities in Modesto and Visalia serve various end-use customers who value creativity, flexibility, speed to market, and the best total system cost. We have amazing people who are our family-owned company's driving force, inspiration, and foundation. Our thriving culture can be divided into four components: 360 degrees Health, Teamwork, Quality, and Sustainability.
 
As the Logistics Facilitator (or ) you will lead a team who is responsible for the safe, high-quality, and efficient operation PSC’s logistics program, including shipping, receiving, material movement, inventory control and transportation.  In this role, you will work closely with PSCs network of manufacturing sites, partnering to ensure mutual production, site wide and customer needs and goals are achieved daily.  You are responsible for providing robust, clear communication, expectations and growth and development opportunities to a team of approximately 25 Logistics Team Members who support a 24-hour Operation.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively with teams to ensure safe operations throughout all shifts. 
  • Will oversee the accurate and efficient inbound, storage, order staging and outbound workflows, leading to on time delivery to both internal and external customers
  • Capable of managing inventory at multiple locations.
  • Create a culture of ownership around waste reduction and 5S as well as other Lean Manufacturing practices throughout the Sites warehouse-owned spaces
  • Develop and optimize warehouse layout to improve product flow, space utilization, cost efficiency and service levels
  • Track and report key performance indicators related to warehouse accuracy, on time delivery and warehouse productivity while helping the team understand if they are winning a shift or require root cause and adjustment as needed
  • Oversee and provide insight into transportation operations, including at times, scheduling, routing and dispatching trucks
  • Lead, mentor and provide feedback to team, allowing them to meet operational goals
  • Foster collaboration across departments, sites and with vendors as needed
  • Effectively manage labor scheduling which supports productivity, safety, quality and Team Member well-being
  • Build a culture of accountability, ensuring adherence to established standard work, safe ways of working and regulatory requirements
  • Evaluate and recommend ways to improve performance and enact other practices to further improve PSC’s lean manufacturing principles.
  • Coach and mentor in various ways to positively impact different styles of learners.
  • Oversees daily load planning, and scheduling of routes to ensure balance of distribution center workload while providing outstanding Store Service within budget.
  • Responsible for user level maintenance of systems that support transportation and logistics activities including warehouse management software as well as transportation management software.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • High School Diploma or GED required, undergraduate degree in Logistics, Transportation, or other related field preferred.
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Prior experience in the packaging industry is preferred
  • Lead by example with a passion for Safety, Quality, and Operational Excellence.
  • Detail oriented, attentiveness, project management skills, ability to foster teamwork and Team Member development
  • Passion for leading teams and mentoring others
  • Must demonstrate strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.
  • Engages in a collaborative approach at all levels in the Operations as well as cross-functionally
  • Ability to demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • You are committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
  • You can resolve complex issues by consulting with others and providing recommendations.
  • You demonstrate analytical skills to review and act on business reports and productivity measures.

Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

 

 

 

shayal prasad

State

California

Immediate Fill

No
Pacific Southwest Containers
About Pacific Southwest Containers

Founded as a small family business in 1973, Pacific Southwest Container, LLC started with one factory serving local businesses in Modesto, California. Three generations later, we have grown to be one of the largest privately held packaging companies in the United States. With more than 1,000 team members and four locations, we create packaging that ranges from high-volume to high-touch, from standard to sophisticated. Our history of bringing capabilities and services in-house allows us to provide unmatched quality and speed to market. We remain committed to investing in innovation, our people, and our craft.

Packaging is a craft; one we’ve mastered over four and a half decades. Our heritage, experience, and willingness to invest in our customers are why some of the world’s largest brands trust PSC to solve their most complex packaging challenges. It’s also why many of the local businesses who were with us at the start are still with us today.

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