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Company Summary Statement

PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing.

Overview

The Supervisor-Regional Material & Logistic Services is responsible for the daily regional materials management and logistics operations in support of PPL Electric Utilities. This position is accountable and responsible for the following core functions:

+ Acting as the primary Supply Chain/Logistics Services liaison to Regional Distribution Operations. Material ordering, issuing and staging for planned work orders and/or emergency must go situations in support of business line work management process Receipt, OSD&D management, put-away, care and custody of materials, tools, and parts Physical inventory management (e.g., cycle counting, warehouse housekeeping, etc.)

+ Shipping/Delivery services Ensuring a safe work environment and work practices including safety planning and execution This position directs and supervises bargaining unit personnel in execution of the functions referenced above at multiple PPL facilities.

Responsibilities

+ Implement and manage materials management and warehousing strategies, initiatives, policies and procedures.

+ Drive a culture that emphasizes safety as a top priority, utilizing human performance tools, procedure adherence, and observation, feedback and coaching to maintain a safe working

+ Collaborates with business lines on Supply Chain process improvement initiatives.

+ Ensure operational KPIs reflect core processes and are met in order to support efficient and effective operations, including preparation and analysis of KPI reports to demonstrate performance.

+ Effectively manage labor resources to ensure service levels are maintained. Monitor and adjust resources to achieve daily operational requirements.

+ Ensure employees have the necessary equipment, materials, and documents to ensure successful completion of tasks.

+ Monitor the work performance of each employee to ensure that performance expectations are met or exceeded. Provide performance coaching and, when necessary, appropriate formal discipline.

+ Maintain accurate inventory records: ensure transaction accuracy, manage physical inventories and cycle counts.

+ Drive continuous improvement and innovation by understanding business needs, collaborating with business lines, and evaluation and implementation of industry best practices as a result of benchmarking.

+ Monitor Logistic Services activities to ensure compliance to Corporate and Supply Chain policies and procedures, as well as PUC, SOX, NERC and FERC regulations.

+ Administer the labor agreement for issues and grievances with IBEW LU 1600.

+ In-person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.

+ Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

+ May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

+ Performs other duties as assigned

+ Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business or related field, or 5 years equivalent experience in warehousing operations.

Required Experience:

+ 5+ years equivalent experience in warehousing operations.

+ Must be willing to work a flexible schedule with frequent travel to multiple facilities across the PPL service territory.

+ Thorough understanding of logistics operations and processes.

+ Working knowledge of commonly used PC software applications, including Microsoft Office products.

+ Working knowledge of order fulfillment and warehouse management systems.

+ Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and tactfully with personnel at multiple levels within the organization.

+ Action oriented with demonstrated leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in direct supervision of a bargaining unit staff.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business or related field, or 5 years equivalent experience in warehousing operations.

Required Experience:

+ 5+ years equivalent experience in warehousing operations.

+ Must be willing to work a flexible schedule with frequent travel to multiple facilities across the PPL service territory.

+ Thorough understanding of logistics operations and processes.

+ Working knowledge of commonly used PC software applications, including Microsoft Office products.

+ Working knowledge of order fulfillment and warehouse management systems.

+ Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and tactfully with personnel at multiple levels within the organization.

+ Action oriented with demonstrated leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in direct supervision of a bargaining unit staff.

+ Implement and manage materials management and warehousing strategies, initiatives, policies and procedures.

+ Drive a culture that emphasizes safety as a top priority, utilizing human performance tools, procedure adherence, and observation, feedback and coaching to maintain a safe working

+ Collaborates with business lines on Supply Chain process improvement initiatives.

+ Ensure operational KPIs reflect core processes and are met in order to support efficient and effective operations, including preparation and analysis of KPI reports to demonstrate performance.

+ Effectively manage labor resources to ensure service levels are maintained. Monitor and adjust resources to achieve daily operational requirements.

+ Ensure employees have the necessary equipment, materials, and documents to ensure successful completion of tasks.

+ Monitor the work performance of each employee to ensure that performance expectations are met or exceeded. Provide performance coaching and, when necessary, appropriate formal discipline.

+ Maintain accurate inventory records: ensure transaction accuracy, manage physical inventories and cycle counts.

+ Drive continuous improvement and innovation by understanding business needs, collaborating with business lines, and evaluation and implementation of industry best practices as a result of benchmarking.

+ Monitor Logistic Services activities to ensure compliance to Corporate and Supply Chain policies and procedures, as well as PUC, SOX, NERC and FERC regulations.

+ Administer the labor agreement for issues and grievances with IBEW LU 1600.

+ In-person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.

+ Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

+ May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

+ Performs other duties as assigned

+ Complies with all policies and standards

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.