Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Job Summary

Directs the logistics functions of MacLean Power Systems (MPS), including oversight of distribution operations and network transportation. Functions that report to this position include both internal (MPS) resources and external (3PL) resources. Responsible for ensuring that MPS logistics operations are effective in terms of external customer expectations and internal financial goals.

Job Duties

Manages all aspects of 3PL relationship. Works with 3PL to resolve quality, shipping or invoicing issues, including leading internal and external team responsible for storage and shipping of MPS products.
Serves as primary contact for network transportation matters and provides subject matter expertise regarding all aspects of transportation management.
Oversees transportation planning functions (including carrier effectiveness, whether 3PL-contracted or direct contracts with carriers); operational key performance measurement and improvement; and continuous improvement programs (service/cost).
Coordinates activity among 3PL and internal corporate departments (Plants, Sales, Customer Service, IT, MacLean Senior, etc.)
Establishes policies and procedures governing transportation, warehousing, and inventory management, and/or ensures compliance with MPS directives in these areas.
Assesses logistics function performance (both internal and external resources). Identifies areas for improvement and risk mitigation and recommends operational changes to improve efficiency and/or reduce costs.

Serves as an escalation point for operational and service issues related to logistics operations.

Responsible for personnel actions including hiring, performance management and termination.
Contribute to strategic planning, direction and goal setting for the department or function in collaboration with senior management.
Ensures that internal and external logistics resources comply with all MPS policies and procedures for Safety, Environment, and Quality.
Performs other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree, in supply chain or engineering discipline ideally (but not required). Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in the supply chain discipline, with significant background managing complex transportation networks (both warehousing and transportation).
Prior experience working for a 3PL or transportation provider (carrier) is desirable.

Competencies/ Skills

Strong leadership ability, with emphasis on teamwork and solution-focus.
Detail-oriented; able to multi-task effectively and self-direct the timely completion of multiple, competing priorities.
Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical capabilities; able to distill complex issues into actionable tasks.

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.

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Director of Logistics