Director Supply Chain Automation

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Director, Supply Chain Automation

JOB SUMMARY:

Manage and direct reporting group to ensure customer service and automation strategies across the network exceeds Capstone Logistics and Partner expectations. Develop, lead and manage organization-wide automation deployments, continuous improvement (CI) strategy and re-engineering of supply chain processes and systems, initially focused on client group with potential subsequent roll-out to all sites. Establish KPIs and other performance goals and objectives. Lead related change management. Monitor and track progress at the site and aggregate level. Conduct business reviews with partners to ensure that we are aware of concerns and process improvement opportunities as they develop and to enhance value-add relationships.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and manage cross functional team members to deliver network improvement results
• Develop, maintain and monitor annual operating budget for projects and teams
• Develop automation team for future implementations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities:

Operations

• Manage Customer Relations at sites along with peer network
• Oversight on Regional Operations Managers and Site Managers to ensure all sites operate in accordance with corporate policies and procedures
• Develop key initiatives that improve overall operating efficiencies of both internal and external customers with plan for implementation
• Identify site operational improvement opportunities and develop strategies for resolution
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
• Part of monthly audits at all sites to ensure safety and administrative policies are being followed
• Communicate weekly and as needed with key stakeholders at assigned sites and respond immediately to any issues or concerns

Supply Chain

• Develop and lead best practices supply chain and continuous improvement (CI) strategy, framework and related supply chain processes, beginning at the site and client group level with scaling capability across the company
• Lead deployment of new policies, practices and processes and related change management. Collaborate with site management and internal resources on KPIs to support internal and partner needs, performance goals and objectives using metrics to track progress. Monitor and report status, including progress and risks, to leadership and other key stakeholders
• Maximize use of current tools and systems – internally and externally. Ensure that we have the right tools and capabilities to achieve process excellence and measurable improvements. Present supply chain analysis, options and costs to leadership
• Develop standardized process documentation and operating documents
• Continuously review and understand Capstone’s supply chain needs and identify additional process improvement opportunities

Automation

• Propose, implement and sustain the network transformation and automation systems strategy and roadmap in alignment with partner objectives
• Management of relationship between the partners and Captone ensuring internal expectations are met in alignment of organizational strategic roadmap
• Deliver proposals on the development of the automation systems to facilitate the optimization of the supply chain network
• Accountable for automation long term strategic delivery to site leadership team with a 3–5-year vision of execution
• Provide expert guidance on new technologies and emerging automation system trends for process and business reengineering.
• Liaise with partner teams ensuring high standards of service delivery and engage to influence continuous improvement opportunities for site operations
• Ensure security, compliance and data integrity regulatory standards are maintained across all partner systems across the network
• Understand current system design and partner with key stakeholders and site leadership to deliver ideas and solutions to ensure ongoing optimized delivery of operations.
• Establish and manage a high performing staff by recruiting, training, coaching, and developing employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance in support of automation infrastructure
• Facilitate internal resources and outside vendors in developing technical solutions for automated equipment
• Identify and develop relationships with integrator partners for execution of strategic automation projects

*Performs Additional Responsibilities As Assigned*

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Capstone Logistics, LLC is part of The Transportation and Logistics industry which has been designated a "Critical Infrastructure Segment". As a "critical infrastructure industry" worker in the Transportation and Logistics industry, associates are considered exempt from local restrictions such as curfews, shelter-in-place orders, and other mobility restrictions when reporting to, returning from, or performing his or her work functions.

JOB ID:CAP21048