Logistics Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:
Plan, organize, and participate in the daily operations of Dry, Freezer, and Cooler Warehousing, Shipping &
Receiving, and Logistics. Clearly communicate in a friendly, professional manner and perform related work as required.
SKILLS, TRAITS, AND COMPETENCIES:
Inherent leadership capability to prioritize and assign tasks, meet deadlines, and change the course of action quickly
Analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving skills
Works independently as well as be willing to follow directions and best practices
Asks appropriate and meaningful questions to gain a clear understanding of technical issues. Uses information to determine the appropriate course of action and the priority level of the issue
Multitasks. Can handle multiple projects with changing priorities and frequent interruptions positively
Collaborative. Demonstrates a desire and ability to work well within a team
Ability to work under pressure in a faced-paced environment
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting
Strong commitment to quality customer service
Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received
Basic understanding of dock and warehouse procedures
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and collaborate with team to contribute to success of the department and company's goals
Lead and delegate tasks to team members to define projects, develop/document plans, and complete projects
Pulling and issuing materials to the production department
Receive materials and supplies from vendors, WIP, and finished goods
Physically verify all the material received in terms of lot numbers, quantity, and quality of package
Print drums/ingredients labels for all the product received according to shipping documents and COAs
Keep updated all data entry in the system as needed (production – Finish Goods)
Shipping of finished goods and other materials
Participates in quarterly inventories and weekly cycle counts
Maintains area to meet SQF and GMP requirements
Able to work occasional weekends, holidays, and evenings
Receives goods and verifies the quality and count of all items unloaded from trucks and trailers;
checks against suppliers count and immediately reports discrepancies to carriers, supervisor, and purchasing officer per company policy
Verifies and records all items loaded for shipments
Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records for requested categories including goods returned, dunnage, and returnable pallets
Maintains database of shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required
Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions
Transports materials on shipping dock with a hand truck or other vehicle as needed
Loads /unload trucks using a forklift
Other duties as assigned
Must be able to bid lanes and compare the rates to the current rates, provide monthly reports if rates increase and how that would impact the cost of goods sold.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
3–5+ years’ previous operations experience
High school diploma (Associates Preferred)
Forklift certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance
Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds
Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse, loading dock and freezer
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance effective on the first of the month following start date
Health and Wellness Incentives
10 Days of PTO
9 Paid Company Holidays
5 Personal Days
401(k)
Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death &
Dismemberment (AD&
D)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)