Logistics Manager - Shipping & Receiving

Overview Do you have experience leading teams in a complex business environment? If so, then we have an opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a highly qualified Manager Production (Shipping & Receiving) to join us at our Manufacturing Center in Nashville, TN. You are responsible for the leadership of the Direct Materials and Finished Goods business units on all shifts. You will develop and execute plans to enable the achievement of standards and goals related to safety, quality, productivity and cost as established in the annual and long-range business plans. What you will be doing: Perform management and administrative responsibilities for the assigned departments. Included are performance appraisals, organizational planning, budget development, spending approvals, resource management and inventory control availability. Direct and integrate department activities to meet production requirements consistent with quality standards within budgetary constraints and improving the utilization of people, equipment and processes. Evaluate and analyze process data, process control systems and management information systems to identify trends impacting safety, quality and efficiency and to initiate actions to tackle root cause problems. Coordinate with Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Purchasing, and Information Services to plan for software and machinery upgrades, projects, funding request and other activities. Participate on various Company project teams to analyze and develop strategies, recommendations for threats and opportunities within business operations. Develop, motivate and evaluate the performance of departmental personnel. Develop goals to improve the capabilities and contributions of all employees in support of the Plant goals and objectives. Promote cooperative labor management relations through effective communications and problem solving with Union officials and proper contract administration. Assist in developing, implementing and managing strategic plans to gain productivity improvements, maximize assets and improve processes and programs to achieve targeted business initiatives. What we want you to have: Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing related field (e.g. Business / Engineering). 5+ years’ experience in leading manufacturing organizations preferred. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment capabilities. Proven track record with mentoring robust work teams of salaried and hourly personnel to achieve the goals of the business. Ability to apply sophisticated mathematical concepts. Experience crafting, analyzing, and managing fixed and variable operating budgets. Ability to effectively allocate resources to achieve multiple goals and meet established goals. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to large groups and executive audiences. Effective collaboration and interpersonal communication and influencing skills - including influencing without authority. In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our incentive compensation and deferred profit-sharing programs, as well as a relocation assistance package. Altria Client Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic. Company Overview Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+. Altria’s Vision through 2030 is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a non-combustible future. Altria is Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices - believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, Altria’s businesses and society. Altria’s wholly owned subsidiaries include the most profitable tobacco companies in their categories: Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Altria’s smoke-free portfolio includes Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches, exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS Tobacco Heating System®* and Marlboro HeatSticks®*, and an equity investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL). Altria also owns equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world’s largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. We are inspired to bring our best because our unique strengths are valued. We believe our personal success and progress should be guided by Our Cultural Aspiration, a new articulation of what we value and who we aspire to be, collectively. Our Cultural Aspiration respects and complements individual identity, embracing each other’s unique strengths, welcoming newcomers and developing the best, most inclusive and diverse teams. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. *IQOS Devices and HeatSticks® are currently unavailable for sale in the United States.