Logistics Supervisor

Logistics Supervisor

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for leading warehouse logistics, transportation operations, dock coordination, and material movement execution across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role will oversee daily shipping, receiving, internal transfers, transportation scheduling, and warehouse flow while leading both warehouse and transportation personnel. This position will directly manage transportation coordinators, local drivers, and warehouse logistics personnel while ensuring materials and finished goods move efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively throughout the organization.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop warehouse logistics, transportation, and dock operations personnel across multiple facilities
• Directly supervise transportation coordinators, local box truck drivers, and logistics team members
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and daily operating rhythms
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management activities
• Foster a culture of urgency, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement
• Build cross-functional collaboration between Logistics, Production, Planning, Procurement, and Warehouse Operations

Transportation & Logistics Operations

• Manage daily transportation scheduling and execution for internal transfers, inbound deliveries, and outbound shipments
• Coordinate local fleet operations, including company box trucks and drivers
• Optimize transportation routes, schedules, and shipment consolidation opportunities
• Monitor freight costs and identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency and reduce waste
• Ensure shipments are executed accurately and on-time while supporting customer and production requirements
• Coordinate dock scheduling and shipping/receiving priorities across facilities
• Escalate and resolve transportation disruptions, shortages, and scheduling conflicts
• Manage domestic and international freight activity to support production schedules and customer requirements
• Partner with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure efficient transportation execution
• Monitor transportation performance, transit times, and freight costs across multiple transportation modes
• Evaluate transportation strategies and opportunities to improve service levels while reducing overall logistics costs

Warehouse & Dock Operations

• Support warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, staging, inventory movement, and material flow
• Ensure receiving and shipping documentation is completed accurately and timely
• Help maintain organized warehouse layouts and efficient dock operations
• Partner with materials and production teams to ensure smooth material movement throughout facilities
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, material handling standards, and operational best practices
• Assist with inventory accuracy initiatives, audits, and material transaction discipline

International Logistics & Trade Coordination

• Support international inbound and outbound freight operations, including ocean, air, and ground transportation activities
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient movement of international shipments
• Maintain working knowledge of Incoterms and support proper application of shipping responsibilities, freight ownership, and risk transfer requirements
• Monitor international shipment activity and proactively address transportation delays, customs holds, documentation issues, and supply chain disruptions
• Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to support supplier logistics strategies and inbound transportation planning
• Develop understanding of tariffs, duties, and landed cost impacts to support operational decision-making and transportation planning
• Help identify opportunities to reduce freight spend, improve transit performance, and mitigate international logistics risks
• Support documentation requirements associated with international shipments and imports
• Maintain visibility of international freight pipelines and communicate risks that may impact production schedules or customer commitments

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