Logistics Supervisor

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Study shipping workload, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
• Supervise and coordinate all activities of shipping and receiving offices, forklift drivers, and other support staff engaged in the loading and unloading of product.
• Works closely with Production and Sales teams to support synergies across core functions and ensure customer specifications are met.
• Coordinate work assignments, monitor employee performance and provide training on job duties, company policies and procedures consistent and efficient operation.
• Work with all departments to investigate any potential Food Safety incidents, contamination, foreign material or cold chain issues.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance report. Inspect material handling equipment for defects and notify maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair.
• Oversee raw receiving activities supporting all raw product flow from scale to being issued to production, including cooling tube operations.
• Ensure a raw product inventories are maintained accurately and completed timely.
• Administer and support safety and health programs to ensure a safe workplace and to be in compliance with county, state, federal, national and international regulations.
• Develop improved performance of employees through feedback and coaching.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner to ensure an efficient and steady flow of information.

Qualifications

• Education/Licenses/Certifications/Formal Training: Degree and / or three (3) years of related work experience OR two years related college course work and (5) years related work experience. Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience Required: Related work experience in a manufacturing environment preferably produce in a lead capacity in inventory management, warehouse operations, or shipping/receiving operation. Must have prior knowledge of proper freight handling/loading techniques. Directly related experience in the produce industry highly preferred.