Logistics Supervisor Rail & Transportation

About the role

Electrolit Manufacturing USA (EMUSA) is a new, state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing facility in Waco, TX. The 640,000 sqft. Facility is situated in the Texas Central Industrial Park and will be operating on a 24/7 schedule. The facility will manufacture and distribute the 26 flavors of Electrolit - the fastest growing isotonic hydration beverage in the US.

The Logistics Supervisor – Rail & Transportation is responsible for managing the end-to-end movement of inventory from inbound raw materials through finished goods delivery to customers. This role owns the coordination, execution, and visibility of all transportation activities, with a strong emphasis on rail shipping operations and direct collaboration with Class I rail carriers.

Responsibilities

• Rail Transportation Management: Coordinate outbound and inbound rail shipments with Class I, Easter Carriers and short line rail operators, manage railcar scheduling, placement requests, releases, and regular and rule 11 billing accuracy
• Monitor railcar cycle times, demurrage exposure, and dwell performance, ensure compliance with rail loading requirements, weight distribution, and securement standards
• Act as primary liaison between plant operations, rail carriers, and 3PL partners, track rail movements from plant departure through final delivery to customer or distribution center
• Resolve service disruptions, transit delays, and rail access issues proactively
• End-to-End Inventory Flow Ownership: Oversee the full inventory movement lifecycle, including inbound raw materials, warehouse storage and inventory control, production support staging, and outbound finished goods via truck and rail
• Ensure real-time inventory visibility and system accuracy within WMS/TMS, align transportation schedules with production planning and customer delivery commitments
• Support seamless dock scheduling and yard management coordination, schedule FTL, LTL, and intermodal shipments as required, manage carrier communication and performance tracking
• Optimize load planning for cost efficiency and service reliability, prepare and validate Waybills, bills of Lading, rail shipping instructions, invoices, and required documentation
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, weight limits, and internal safety standards, maintain accurate shipment records for audits and financial reconciliation
• Track and report KPI’s, including OTIF, railcar dwell time, demurrage costs, freight cost per unit, and inventory accuracy, identify cost-saving and service improvement opportunities within rail and truck networks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation coordination
• Direct experience coordinating rail shipments with Class I and/or Easter rail carriers
• Strong understanding of railcar scheduling, demurrage, and rail billing processes
• Experience managing end-to-end inventory flow in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in WMS, TMS, YMS, and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, reporting, data analysis)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be fluent in English, Spanish fluency strongly preferred

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position is primarily performed in an office environment during standard business hours. The role involves regular use of a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate office equipment.

Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and light physical activity may be required. The employee may occasionally be required to lift or move items weighing up to 15 pounds. Employees in this role may have occasional exposure to the manufacturing and production environment, including noise, moving equipment, temperature variations, and wet or humid conditions.

Other Requirements

• Must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time
• Must be able to lift 30lbs
• Written Communication: Understands and clearly conveys information in writing
• Reading Comprehension: Interprets written instructions and job-related documents
• Critical Thinking: Evaluates information and solutions using logic and reasoning
• Active Listening: Listens attentively and responds appropriately