Logistics Supervisor

Logistics Supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience/education
• 2-4 years of experience in production scheduling and logistics role in a manufacturing environment
• Effective communication skills
• Microsoft Office computer skill

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and train drivers and loaders on best practices, company policies, and safety standards to promote high performance and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Supervise and manage daily operational tasks, including route and vehicle assignments, pick-ups, and deliveries. Conduct visits to warehouse to ensure proper loading practices and adherence to safety protocols.
• Optimize costs and truck cubing while meeting delivery commitments and stated customer lead-times. Minimize out-of-route miles and stops to provide efficient routes.
• Coordinate notice of ship-dates to customers and any changes to delivery date and time as conditions change
• Oversee company drivers including their department of transportation requirements, and week-to-week responsibilities; provide training, feedback and annual performance reviews
• Work with external transportation suppliers to complement company truck fleet; develop partnerships and clear guidelines / operating procedures to provide needed service to customers; negotiate rates / terms for cost effective solutions
• Develop methodology for selecting the optimum transportation mode (truck, LTL, small parcel) based upon the business need across key needs including service, lead-time and cost
• Coordinate transportation cross-docking with sister companies to reduce external transportation use
• Evaluate shipping damage and file claims with carriers as needed. Also, work with the plant team on packaging designs that minimize damage during shipping.
• Partner with Penske on the leased trucks and trailers. Ensure that all maintenance activities are performed as needed. Regularly assess equipment leased versus business need and alternate options.
• Track freight costs, truck utilization, and provide reporting on actual results versus budget.
• Work with supply chain team to coordinate component material pick-ups and deliveries that utilize company trucks and improve total costs.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.