Assistant Manager, Operation (2nd Shift)

The Logistics Operation Assistant Manager oversees material control, operating standards, inventory management, and Inbound/ln-House logistics flow. Managing operation staff in day-to-day department activities ensuring MOBIS policies and procedures are conducted to achieve established business goals and objectives in an automotive manufacturing environment.

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

Logistics Planning

• Support development of logistics layouts, including area planning, stock levels, locations, flow, feeding methods, and docks.
• Assist in designing logistics equipment (racks, high‑racks, special racks, carts, in‑house packaging, dollies).
• Ensure all tasks follow procedures, including loading/unloading, waste handling, OS&D, foolproof feeding, and count inspections.
• Analyze man-hours and equipment needs for logistics planning.
• Conduct strategic supply chain analysis and establish contingency plans.
• Manage and track KPIs for monthly/weekly logistics reports (stock levels, costs, downtime, shortages).
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Plant Wide Logistics

• Oversee return package management.
• Report daily activities, issues, and resolutions.
• Ensure inventory hold locations are properly allocated and clearly labeled.
• Audit incoming materials per MOBIS procedures.
• Manage and train warehouse team members according to work instructions.
• Assign, distribute, and coordinate team workload using independent judgment.
• Conduct performance evaluations for team or staffing agency personnel.
• Promote and ensure workplace safety, including leading or attending safety meetings.
• Follow all warehouse and production floor safety regulations.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes

( The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry-specific experience required
• Five (5) to (7) years of experience in Just in Sequence production control field in the Automotive industry
• Experienced in the automotive industry - Plant start-up desired

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership abilities
• Ability to quickly and accurately report issues that may impact production, including those related to personnel, equipment, or inventory

Adaptability & Agility

• Capable of quickly taking over any team task as needed
• Able to reallocate resources effectively to maintain continuous production flow

Preferred Education & Experience:

• SAP experience (Preferred)

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Powered Industrial Vehicle experience or certification

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged walking and standing on the production floor (8–10 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift up to thirty-five pounds
• Second shift position; training on first