Logistics Manager; Quinnesec, MI

Job Summary

Responsible for the leadership of daily safe operation of the Quinnesec warehouse, logistics team members, and condition of carrier equipment.

• Provide leadership in the daily safe operation of the Quinnesec warehouse, logistics team members, and condition of carrier equipment.
• Provide day-to-day leadership of logistics-related functions:
  • Machine / rewinder planning & scheduling
  • Pulp machine scheduling
  • Inventory control & management (onsite, offsite)
  • Management of Quinnesec warehouse
  • Inventory aging guidance & instruction
  • Mill warehouse organization
  • Shipment planning & load tendering
  • Rail switching, demurrage
  • Truck spotting
  • Supplier (i.e., carrier & offsite warehouse) relationships / interface / performance evaluations
  • Transportation & freight
  • Corporate Supply Chain interface – Sales, Planning, Customer Service, Load Center
• Develop and manage department budget for traffic & warehousing.
• Management of offsite facility Service PO’s.
• Performance Management – Coach & develop direct reports to build a strong cohesive team.
• Metric reporting.
• Data analysis for business processes.
• Ensure & facilitate best practices implemented in Logistics functions at mill.
• Manufacturing Execution System governance (Optivision, SAP, Mercury Gate).
• Implementation of corporate projects, as requested. (Atlas, offsite converting, customer service programs, etc.)

• Minimum 5 Years Logistics / PS&D experience.

• Strong communications, interpersonal and organizational skills as well as demonstrated abilities to champion change and influence others at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to give encouragement, guidance, and direction to improve safety performance.
• Self-starter able to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
• Maintain knowledge of corporate, state, and federal safety rules and regulations.
• Physical stamina and agility to conduct on-site inspections of the facility and equipment.

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

• Performance-based bonus and a number of different benefits according to company policy.
• Choice of three Medical Plans
• HSA Contribution match
• Wellness rewards program
• Prescription Benefits
• Dental & Vision coverage
• Company paid Disability Coverage
• 401K match
• Employee Assistance Program

Billerud is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. We are passionate paper makers committed to providing the best solutions to our customers. Our goal is to deliver a quality product, on time. We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, and an understanding that our people make us successful. If you are passionate about what you do and driven to do it well, there is a place for you at Billerud’s Quinnesec Mill!

Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board.

Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 6,000 employees in 19 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 43.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.