SUMMARYThe Logistics Transportation, Packaging & Engineering Group Leader is mainly responsible for key tasks that ensure departmental goals (e.g. inventory, costs, delivery performance) and objectives (e.g. improvement projects) are achieved. This position:Will actively modify and improve existing logistics systems and processes, apply CIP methodology and lean logistics principles (BPS) to eliminate waste in the supply chain.Coach, counsel and provide technical support to the transportation, packaging & logistics engineering teams. Address conflicts that could not be resolved at the team level.Maintains a balance between requirements and resources, as well as plays a key role in company profit and loss.Interacts regularly with employees, management, senior management, customers and suppliers6 direct reports. 2 Transportation Specialist, 1 Packaging Engineer, 1 Packaging Technician (hourly) & 2 Logistics Engineers.The professionalism, quality and accuracy displayed in the performance of this job have a direct impact on the daily operations of the department and, ultimately, customer satisfaction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.Primary supervisor for the transportation, packaging and logistics engineers. Directs and coordinates information flow activity in a manner that ensures effective and economical.Champion of returnable/expendable packaging cost optimization and savings.Work with packaging suppliers to resolve any issues (such as package design, design testing, quality problems, internal production concerns, etc) from Unitizing to agreed MOQ volumes.Develop processes for effective dunnage management (cleaning loops, damage replacement, etc).Transportation Optimization: Analyze the most cost-effective routes for cost optimization.Lead continuous improvement efforts through Logistics Engineering in the area of automation & physical intralogistics.Applies and demonstrates leadership skills. Uses leadership skills in formulating communications to customers.Uses data analytics to adapt procedures, processes and techniques to accomplish requirements support for manufacturing.Utilize standard problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Whys, A3) to identify root cause of deviations and systematically drive improvements.Communicate with executive management frequently regarding logistics KPI, process optimization and status of improvement projects. Participate in tours with key customers, stakeholders and guests.Manage customer complaints including problem resolution and implementing corrective actions.Applies project management principles to support cross-functional departmental activities.Acts as a knowledge resource; supervises knowledge transfer to others.Duties and tasks are frequently non-routine.