First Line Manager - 2nd Shift Logistics Operations

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the change to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch!

Bosch Charleston is a part of a global network with close to 400,000 associates who make products that are “Invented for Life”.

The Bosch Charleston plant has a long history in the Lowcountry and was established in 1974. We Drive. to provide a safe and inspiring environment for our associates. We make a difference and delight our global customers by creating state of the art products.

Manage Logistics Operations on 2nd shift including:

• Component and finished goods receiving, shipping, and plant material delivery systems
• Lead team in the execution of a lean production system using appropriate logistics concepts
• Ensure departmental goals, objectives and productivity targets are achieved
• Improve logistics and throughput time wherever possible
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles (Bosch Production System) to improve material flow
• Reduce costs by eliminating waste related to the supply chain
• Demonstrate statistical/analytical capabilities
• Facilitate and recommend departmental layouts that optimize material flow and support JIT concepts
• Monitor adherence to logistics work standards
• Liaison between logistics operation and logistics engineering, MFO, QMM, & LOP groups
• Provide logistics support on cross-functional teams
• Establish guidelines, functional specifications and standardized work. Evaluate and recommend cost reduction alternatives
• Supervise and mentor skilled and semi-skilled labor to ensure departmental goals and objectives are achieved
• Identify and lead projects to improve safety, cost, quality, delivery and utilization of logistics processes in order to meet targets
• Focus on reducing down time and scrap costs utilizing technical skills and problem-solving techniques
• Support and lead continuous improvement process and policy deployment objectives
• Support the performance and career development of all team members (upgrade process)
• Promote a team environment that is focused on customer satisfaction
• Perform additional assignments as directed

• Minimum 2 years experience in manufacturing/logistics operations environment preferred
• BS degree required. Global Supply Chain or Supply Chain Management preferred 
• Experience in high volume/technology manufacturing processes, preferably within the automotive industry
• Demonstrate discipline and consistency regarding adherence to standards, policies and procedures
• Ability to delegate, multi-task, lead groups, and communicate effectively
• High level of teamwork, initiative, organizational and problem solving skills
• Must be willing to work flexible schedules

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.