What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Logistics Improvement Manager position at Dow?
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Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
About you and this role
Dow has an opening for a Site Logistics Improvement Manager located in Hahnville, LA. This role serves as a vital resource for site logistics by applying technical and organizational skills to drive the plant level continuous improvement program targeted at delivering maximum value from the assets, while continuously improving process safety and production efficiency. Requires expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Possess in-depth process technology and continuous improvement skill sets helping to establish credibility with the site logistics team.
- Drive knowledge exchange with technology experts to increase awareness of potential improvement opportunities for the technology.
- Champion the “next unplanned event” exercise for the plant and ensures potential solutions are captured in the appropriate prioritization system.
- Serve as the implementation arm of the technology center.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations and translate these insights into actionable plans to enhance service delivery and satisfaction.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance logistics processes, resulting in increased efficiency, cost savings, and improved service delivery. By continuously identifying and executing improvement opportunities, contribute to the overall value creation for the organization and its customers.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant (PO2/Sgt) Military ranking is required.
- At least 6 years of relevant experience.
- Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
- A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Your Skills
- Process Improvement: The ability to identify inefficiencies in logistics processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. This involves analyzing current workflows and developing strategies to optimize operations.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills to oversee logistics projects from inception to completion. This includes planning, executing, and monitoring projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
- Collaboration: Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with other departments such as supply chain, manufacturing, and customer service. This ensures seamless logistics operations and alignment with overall business objectives.
- Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing logistics data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for cost savings. This skill is crucial for making data-driven decisions and optimizing logistics performance.
- Regulatory Compliance: A thorough understanding of relevant regulations and standards to ensure that all logistics operations comply with legal and industry requirements. This helps in maintaining compliance and avoiding potential legal issues.
- Communication: Strong communication skills to convey logistics plans, updates, and improvements to team members and stakeholders. Effective communication ensures that everyone is on the same page and working towards common goals.
- Problem-Solving: The ability to quickly identify and resolve issues that arise in logistics operations. This skill is essential for maintaining smooth and efficient logistics processes and minimizing disruptions.
Additional Notes
- This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
- Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
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Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
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Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
- Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
- Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
- Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
- Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
- Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
- On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
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Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting
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As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.www.dow.com
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