Logistics Supervisor (1st and 2nd Shift)

Job Summary:
This position will assist the Logistics Operations Group Leader by leading an efficient shift specific shipping, receiving, and production line side department. This role will be responsible for organizing staff resources, plan daily activities and to supervise the safe and efficient flow of incoming materials to production. Additionally, this position will ensure all staff are working in a safe and secure environment; will train and develop staff in procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.

Essential Functions:
• Lead IFA, NA safety initiatives with all associates within assigned area of responsibility
• Supervises the daily activities for all Logistics operations and associates to include development, coaching, counseling, evaluating performance, managing team schedules, timecard approvals
• Assist in planning and coordinating all activities in shipping, receiving, picking, and line side delivery to ensure production goals are achieved
• Interpret and administer company policies to workforce and enforces safety regulations
• Train all associates to documented standard work instructions Conduct routine audits ensuring standard work instructions are followed
• Communicate information related to safety, quality, production, and logistics to incoming shift supervisor and/or coordinator
• Keeps management informed of progress, developments, and pending problems within the Logistics Department
• Interface with internal and external customers, to support the company’s goals and objectives
• Utilize SAP to track and review order status, fulfillment requirements and inventory levels
• Coordinate deliveries with customers and transportation and resolve any issues with customers or suppliers
 Perform routine daily physical audits and systematical audits using SAP of all materials and finished goods onsite
• Verify all customer orders are loaded, shipped and delivered in accordance with customer specifications
• Process shipping notices (ASN) within 30 minutes of product shipment
• Review and verify purchase orders against shipments received from vendors
 Consistently works on continuous improvement processes to include recommending measures to improve working conditions to increase efficiency and quality of facility, equipment, processes, or worker performance standards
 Supports lean manufacturing practices such as 5S, KanBan, visual management, 1-piece flow, etc
• Complies with IATF 16949, ISO 14001-2015, and customer requirements
• Complies with organizational policies and procedures
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Experience:
 Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in logistics/supply chain, transportation management or manufacturing environment; minimum 2-3 years in a leadership role in aforementioned areas required.
 Experience with Lean Manufacturing Concepts
 Prior experience with a Tier One Automotive International Supply Chain


Education:
• Associate’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Transportation Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Transportation Management or similar field preferred

Specific Skills:
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001-2015 & IATF16949
• Trained and knowledgeable in site safety policies and procedures
• Previous experience utilizing SAP
• Demonstrates solid understanding and knowledge of Logistics/Supply Chain/Transportation
• Demonstrated leadership qualities with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated understanding of organization policies and procedures
• Ability to provide clear direction to others as to what is expected of them
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to plan and organize his/her own work effectively in consultation with others
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to read and write English
• Understands the consequences of non-conformances to the customer
• Understands the implications of business decisions
• Familiarity with MS Office products including Outlook, Excel and MS Word
• Must be able to work any shift as required including overtime as needed

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to walk/move about a 190,000 sq ft manufacturing facility: 100% of the time
• Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 90% of the time
• Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 70% of the time
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs on a frequent basis: 40% of the time
• Must be able to lift over 40lbs on an infrequent basis: 15% of the time
• Must be able to sit at a work station: 0% of the time
• Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal: 80% of the time
• Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.
• Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone confe