Position Title: Internal Logistic Manager

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: [[cust_locationName]] 

Grade: [[cust_payGrade]] 

Requisition ID: 35125 

 

 

As Internal Logistic Manager / SuM Internal Logistic Lead you will be responsible for managing the flow of materials, components, and products within and outside the production facility, ensuring efficient supply chain and internal material handling processes. You will report to Plant Manager / SuM Manager and work in close collaboration with the SuM Team, Regional and Global Support Team and Supply-Chain Team.

 

Responsibilities:

Logistics: 

Material procurement and supply chain managementGoods receipt and warehouse managementTransport managementPackaging and shippingCost controlDocumentation and reporting

Intralogistics:

Develop internal material flowWarehouse management within the facilityProduction supplyInventory managementMaterial transport and handlingContinuous improvement

General Responsibilities: 

Technical Expertise: Provide expert guidance and technical support to project execution teams regarding logistic design, specifications, equipment selection, and installation requirements. Ensure execution of Readiness Checklist containing a very detailed list of activities leading to the creation of a similar system as in other McCain plants.

Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including project management, operations, procurement, and external vendors to ensure seamless integration into project plans and timelines. Participate in Basic and Detailed Design reviews as well as URS, P&ID, FDS, 3D model reviews with project and contractors teams to ensure optimal design from point of view of Logistics and in relation to Safety, Ergonomics, Food Safety, Sustainability, communication.

Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges related to logistic and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success and operational efficiency.

Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, codes, and best practices related to logistic. Conduct quality assurance checks and inspections to verify compliance with design specifications and safety requirements at any stage: basic and detailed engineering, FAT&Simulations, CQV and processing French Fries

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in logistics processes, systems, and technologies to enhance efficiency, reliability, sustainability and build “Plant of the Future”.

Training and Development: Provide training and mentorship to logistic team members and project stakeholders to enhance technical capabilities and ensure alignment with company standards and best practices. Build Logistics organization (including optimization of staffing model and MDIxAI) and manage the organization according to McCain Logistics Standard Model

Safety focus: Lead the development of Procedures in line with McCain’s safety transformation and culture. Take in consideration the future Logistic and Operation users to deploy a proper approach while designing the technical solutions for Logistic.

 

Requirements:

Master’s Degree, preferably in Logistics, Business or Engineering.Understanding of the specific logistics requirements in food productionAbility to analyze logistics data and derive improvement measuresPlanning and organizing logistics processes skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesAbility to analyze complex logistics problems and develop effective solutionsProficiency in logistics management software in WMS und ERP-SystemeCollaboration: Regarded as a constructive team player and have a strong sense of partnership behaviorAnalytical & strategic thinking: Disciplined, data oriented to gain competitive advantage (should cost modeling & TCO approach) and able to think strategically by planning for the long term1st class interpersonal communication skills: Ability to communicate within a complex organization environmentAbility to influence, challenge and negotiate with a wide range of knowledgeable stakeholders (suppliers and

colleagues at board level)

Creative & Flexible: able to evaluate opportunities and respond to changing requirements in a volatile environment (agility)

Ability to recommend, approve and implement business allocations

Diversity mind-set: Ability to manage in a matrix organization and across regions and cultures

Fluency in German and English; additional languages such as French, or Dutch is a plus.

 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
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Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics      
Division: [[division_obj]] 
Department: ​[[department_obj]] ​
Location(s): DE - Germany : Lower Saxony : Hannover 

Company: McCain Foods Holland B.V.