Logistics Supervisor

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Management Traverse City, MI, US

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery became a stand-alone company in 2018 when it was purchased by Kohlberg and Company (private equity) from Tyson Foods. We have the feel of start up in many ways, though we are an established brand with a strong customer and consumer base. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, continually seek process improvements and a strong sense of customer service, then this is the right type of environment for you.

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 mange 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.

• 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 mange inventories
  
  Effective Computer Skills
• Able to manage large cross functional groups of Union employees in distinctly different areas

• 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,…