Logistics Supervisor

Summary

The Logistics Supervisor’s job is to maintain direct control over all plant floor operations in the Shipping and Receiving area by supervising union hourly employees throughout their dealings with these functions. They also ensure that all steps are taken to positively influence supply chain from raw material receipt and issuance through to finished good reporting and shipments. The Logistics Supervisor must understand functions of Net Suite, MRP, DCS, and systems to help employees through them and work with other shifts and departments to meet preset goals.

Finally, they are responsible for developing and maintaining several offline functions, such as recycling, load confirmations, pallet programs, and so on.

The position responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

• Direct work of hourly Union employees in S&R areas
• Reconcile Inventories of both Raw Materials and Finished Goods
• Work with crews on importance of Lot #’s in both areas for Trace, Hold, Recall
• Conduct Safety and Quality communication meetings with crews; hold update discussions as needed, determine work schedules, overtime, open positions
• Meet all S&R budget applications
• Manage/Oversee shipping loads of FG, work with Traffic, Distribution, and Deployment on issues
• Manage special projects such as, waste, pallets, supplies, inventories, computer systems
• Oversee 2x a year raw material Inventories
• Knowledge of food production processes a plus
• Participate on plant cost savings team
• Extensive knowledge of plant, policies, production needs, and labor relations
• Cover entire range of plant floor dealing with all S&R employees on respective shifts
• Ability to work any and all shifts, rotation is a strong possibility
• Knowledge of Union contract, Safety, and Quality processes and procedures
• Understanding of budgets and a drive to meet bottom line
• Ability to reconcile and manage inventories
• Effective Computer Skills
• Able to manage large cross functional groups of Union employees in distinctly different areas

All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a urinalysis screening, which is part of the post-offer health assessment. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age. Must be flexible with working hours and available for overtime when needed.

• BS or BA in management, logistics, or related field a plus
• Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree, especially in any situations involving supervision, warehousing, dock, etc.

• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Excel, Word, Net Suite, and Power Point. A good knowledge of accounting practices is helpful. Good systems person who can provide effective results working within DCS, MRP, DRP, and other modular systems (Netsuite and RF Smart experience is a plus).
• A good knowledge of accounting practices is helpful.
• Knowledge of Maintenance and parts and preventative maintenance programs.
• Able to manage complex and time-sensitive projects to the satisfaction of different groups.
• High initiative in problem solving.
• Commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously with numerous interruptions.
• Must be self‑motivated
• Strong English verbal and written communications skills required.
• Closely work and problem solve with other departments and various levels of Management and Union employees. Extensive knowledge of plant, equipment, policies, and labor relations.
• Ability to use judgment when dealing with confidential issues. Able to provide top level service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage diverse cross functional groups to common goal.

• Position is about split between floor time and office time
• Quite a lot of computer work is required
• Some time spent in coolers and freezers and outside yard
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential job functions in a…