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Container Management

Murfreesboro, TN

As a Container Management you will be a strategic leader responsible for designing and executing logistics and asset management initiatives that support efficient, scalable, and sustainable supply ...

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Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Repairs compactors, containers and carts. * Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostic ... Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to ...

Waste Management

Container Welder

Indianapolis, IN

Repairs compactors, containers and carts. * Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostic ... Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to ...

Waste Management

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Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Repairs compactors, containers and carts. * Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostic ... Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to ...

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Container Management

MAHLE

Murfreesboro, TN

Other

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

238th of 415 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Your Contribution:

As a Container Management you will be a strategic leader responsible for designing and executing logistics and asset management initiatives that support efficient, scalable, and sustainable supply chain operations. This role ensures the end-to-end optimization of material and container flows, driving alignment between logistics execution and the company's broader operational and production strategies. 

  • Develop and execute logistics strategies that support production schedules, inventory targets, and customer delivery requirements.
  • Lead cross-functional logistics planning in collaboration with procurement, manufacturing, and engineering to optimize transportation and warehousing.
  • Analyze network performance to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve lead times, and enhance flexibility in the supply chain.
  • Manage relationships with logistics providers and drive service level improvements through performance metrics and scorecards.
  • Oversee the complete lifecycle of reusable containers, including forecasting needs, procurement planning, maintenance, and returnable flow optimization.
  • Implement long-term strategies for container pooling, reverse logistics, and inventory visibility to reduce loss and capital spend.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles to streamline logistics and container operations.
  • Lead root cause analyses and corrective actions for container loss, material delivery failures, or capacity constraints.
  • Ensure logistics operations meet internal standards and external compliance requirements (e.g., ISO, safety, transportation, environmental).

Your Experience & Qualifications:

  • Experience in logistics, materials management, or supply chain in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Proven success in managing reusable container programs and leading logistics strategy development.
  • Proficiency in ERP and logistics systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, TMS, WMS); strong data analysis and process mapping skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and manage vendor relationships.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking

Our Offer:

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities, attractive salary & extensive personal benefits. We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s).

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website.

For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here. Jobs & Career MX |MAHLE

#TeamMAHLE is diverse, and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

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