At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.   We are currently looking to hire a Logistics Administrator based in West Jordan, UT! 

As a Logistics Administrator, you will be building and maintaining daily deployment schedules including backfilling loads. The Logistics Administrator managers appointment times in UberFreight TMS for inbound and outbound lods and has daily communication with Deployment and Transportation teams. This is a night-shift position dedicated to supporting plant operations during overnight hours. 

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• Build and maintain daily deployment and shuttle schedule using the Warehouse Management Systems: SAP, Tekdan, BluJay, Uber Freight TMS
• Work with Tekterm/SAP to manage inventory control 
• Manage appointment times in Uber Freight TMS for inbound and outbound loads
• Daily communication with Deployment and Transportation teams
• Create and release waves of Automated Storage Retrieval System picking orders to ensure loads are ready for carrier appointment
• Manage priority loads as assigned by deployment team with carrier inbound appointments through effective communication between transportation, deployment and customer service teams
• Maintain quality of receipt, Bill of Lading, ship and inventory transactions.
• Manage disposition of destroy product both systematically and physically
• Work with Zero Waste team on markdown orders
• Organize and file BOL’s, and all appropriate paperwork
• Ensure pacing and detention is being analyzed
• Analyze utilization and implement improvements
• Provide training for department employees
• Manage and maintain Standard Operating Procedures
• Provide coverage during coworker time off requests
• Work on continuous improvement opportunities for role
• Manage monthly employee giveaways
• Contribute on Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization & Nature daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts
• Publish and track daily operational metrics such as warehouse utilization, status of current and prior day shipments, on hand trailers, etc.
• Maintain quality contact with Northstar to ensure proper waste disposal and scheduling 
• Work and train in crane operations and safety measurements to ensure proper procedures are followed 
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. Occasionally climb stepladders, stools, and multiple level stairs inside our automated storage system up to 10 levels high while wearing the required fall protection equipment. The employee will lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations. Occasional work at heights required. Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate. PPE required; safety-first culture.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.    

Compensation & Benefits:

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. 

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:

Education & Experience:

• H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. required
• 5+ years of Manufacturing experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion
• Can manage stressful situations
• Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has the ability to learn and utilize the following programs: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, PowerBI, Smartsheet, SAP
• Ability to work in a fluid environment
• Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions
• Ability to be self-directed with little supervision
• Is detail oriented, accurate, organized, innovative, and possess ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly, while maintaining control, focus and professionalism in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts
• Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift and/or weekends as needed.

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free,  STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®. 

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. 

You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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