Production Logistics Coordinator

About the role

This position supervises and coordinates a team of truck drivers and miscellaneous load packers. It requires working closely with sales, supply chain, and quality control and plays a key role in managing customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Align logistics plans with production timelines to support on-time delivery
• Maintain and communicate daily schedule for freight handlers and packers
• Coordinate and supervise inbound and outbound loading/off-loading conflicts
• Expedite and plan shipment of major components with vendors
• Manage traffic, routing, and placement of inbound loads
• Receive, label, and stage major components and report to accounting as required
• Provide outbound freight quotes to customers
• Manage outbound shipment process with customers and Dearing sales reps including bill-to, all oversize load documentation, load arrangement, bills of lading, permits, and communication with freight carriers and customers
• Oversee pre-tear-down inspections with assembly team leaders
• Maintain accurate documentation and status updates for all shipments
• Oversee pre-load duties such as crate packing, labeling, documentation, and photographs
• Partner with the Warehouse team to track materials requiring post-processing or special handling

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has supervisory responsibilities for freight handlers and miscellaneous load packers.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree; two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors, and employees
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Competencies

• Adept knowledge of modes of transportation
• Analytical – uses intuition and experience to complement data; gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Teamwork – supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Ability to multi-task and think outside the “box”

Computer Skills

Knowledge of project management software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software

Physical Demands

• Read computer monitor and written documentation
• Require bending, standing, and reaching
• Sit for long periods of time
• May lift and/or move at least 15 pounds

Work Environment

The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts in plant operations and must use personal protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields, and hearing protection. The manufacturing work area temperature may be affected by outside temperatures and machining operations. The employee is occasionally exposed to odors, airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the manufacturing area is usually loud, while the office is typically quiet. During occasional field trips, there may be other exposures beyond those stated due to field conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan

Pay

Competitive salary