Plastic Express
AVP of Warehousing and Packaging (East Coast)
Company Overview Come join a winning Team! Since 1970 Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers. Plastic Express operates from 18 warehouse locations and 37 rail terminals across the US. At many of the Plastic Express sites, we also handle some Non-plastic commodities, which include; paper rolls, steel, building materials and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 190 trucks, with approximately 227 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 600 employees nationwide. Our goal has always been to exceed our customer's expectations, and our can do-attitude is what differentiates us from the competition. Job Summary: Reporting to the VP of Warehousing and Packaging, this position is directly responsible for the management of the US and International company warehouse operations via daily interaction between the VP and WH managers. This position is responsible for helping the company achieve financial goals and objectives and increase operating performance. Helps prepare operating plans/budgets, creates business plans, and solves internal issues as they arise. Must provide positive leadership for company management Team and HSE objectives within the Warehouse Division. Responsible for all departmental Quality, Safety and Training initiatives, including reporting responsibility to Compliance Division for ensuring these objectives are achieved. Direct daily management of shipping/receiving activities, packaging operations, inventory maintenance, and production scheduling. Role works closely with Executive Team Members, Safety Director, Quality Manager, Customer Service Representatives (CSRs), trucking department and sales department. Must oversee all facility and operations to meet KPI targets and goals. Essential Functions/Duties: Communicate and monitor divisional safety performance. Collaborate with Compliance Team to achieve operational Safety objectives. Ensure Plastic Express Prime Rules are maintained. Assist in coordination of quarterly safety reviews. Ensures audit completion for all terminal sites. Ensure divisional compliance with all regulatory safety standards. Ensure fleet safety and maintenance of equipment is completed. Communicate all safety Issues and incidents to the Executive Team. Assist with preparation of quarterly safety report. Ensure divisional compliance with company safety initiatives, programs, and procedures. Ensure divisional quality compliance with company standards. Ensure quality compliance with Customer standards. Qualifications: Minimum education required is a 4-year college business degree or work experience equivalent. Must possess 5-10 years previous Senior Management experience. Preferred Education and Experience Some advanced education or working toward a degree is preferred. Plastics warehousing and packaging background is preferred. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to perform physical labor such as, routinely lifting up to 55 lbs., moving up to 250 pounds, climbing ladders, operate control panels and working with hand tools. Licenses/Certificates: Must be Forklift Certified and maintain proper certification during the employment period. Skills: Proven leadership skills – able to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results. Ability to work independently and as part of team. Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact. Detailed oriented with a tenacious focus on results. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal and management skills. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products at the following levels: Word, Excel, Outlook: Intermediate level of skill. PowerPoint: Basic level of skill Equal Employment Opportunity Plastic Express is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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Company Overview Come join a winning Team! Since 1970 Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers. Plastic Express operates from 18 warehouse locations and 37 rail terminals across the US. At many of the Plastic Express sites, we also handle some Non-plastic commodities, which include; paper rolls, steel, building materials and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 190 trucks, with approximately 227 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 600 employees nationwide. Our goal has always been to exceed our customer's expectations, and our can do-attitude is what differentiates us from the competition. Job Summary: Reporting to the VP of Warehousing and Packaging, this position is directly responsible for the management of the US and International company warehouse operations via daily interaction between the VP and WH managers. This position is responsible for helping the company achieve financial goals and objectives and increase operating performance. Helps prepare operating plans/budgets, creates business plans, and solves internal issues as they arise. Must provide positive leadership for company management Team and HSE objectives within the Warehouse Division. Responsible for all departmental Quality, Safety and Training initiatives, including reporting responsibility to Compliance Division for ensuring these objectives are achieved. Direct daily management of shipping/receiving activities, packaging operations, inventory maintenance, and production scheduling. Role works closely with Executive Team Members, Safety Director, Quality Manager, Customer Service Representatives (CSRs), trucking department and sales department. Must oversee all facility and operations to meet KPI targets and goals. Essential Functions/Duties: Communicate and monitor divisional safety performance. Collaborate with Compliance Team to achieve operational Safety objectives. Ensure Plastic Express Prime Rules are maintained. Assist in coordination of quarterly safety reviews. Ensures audit completion for all terminal sites. Ensure divisional compliance with all regulatory safety standards. Ensure fleet safety and maintenance of equipment is completed. Communicate all safety Issues and incidents to the Executive Team. Assist with preparation of quarterly safety report. Ensure divisional compliance with company safety initiatives, programs, and procedures. Ensure divisional quality compliance with company standards. Ensure quality compliance with Customer standards. Qualifications: Minimum education required is a 4-year college business degree or work experience equivalent. Must possess 5-10 years previous Senior Management experience. Preferred Education and Experience Some advanced education or working toward a degree is preferred. Plastics warehousing and packaging background is preferred. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to perform physical labor such as, routinely lifting up to 55 lbs., moving up to 250 pounds, climbing ladders, operate control panels and working with hand tools. Licenses/Certificates: Must be Forklift Certified and maintain proper certification during the employment period. Skills: Proven leadership skills – able to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results. Ability to work independently and as part of team. Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact. Detailed oriented with a tenacious focus on results. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal and management skills. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products at the following levels: Word, Excel, Outlook: Intermediate level of skill. PowerPoint: Basic level of skill Equal Employment Opportunity Plastic Express is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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