Production Supervisor

About the role

We are immediately hiring a Production Supervisor in Wilmer, TX for our Supply Chain Solutions division. When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation's biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience and advancement opportunities from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the respective area of the warehouse and the direction of the hourly workforce to achieve and exceed distribution center performance goals of production, employee relations, safety, service quality and cost
• Meet department productivity and quality goals
• Complete Human Resources paperwork and other administrative tasks as assigned
• Coordinate department activities and special projects to ensure quality and meet timetables
• Coordinate with Logistics Manager for appropriate staffing levels
• Direct staff in the development, analysis and performance of job tasks
• Supervise staff in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Assist staff to resolve complex or out-of-policy operation problems
• Conduct interviews, hire new staff and provide employee orientation
• Coach and provide career development advice to staff
• Responsible for staff scheduling to include work assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignments, back-up for absent employees and shift rotations
• Schedule and conduct staff meetings to include attending LM meetings and monthly review meetings with the SLM
• Ensure the safety and welfare of the staff, this includes OSHA training, forklift training, MAZ Mat training, etc.
• Evaluate department processes and recommend and coordinate needed changes based on process analysis
• Establish employee goals and conduct employee performance reviews
• Communicate with other Supervisors and Managers
• Serve on committees and teams as department representative
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience will be considered)
• One (1) to three (3) years or more of warehouse receiving experience

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Knowledge

• User knowledge of SAP; advanced level
• User level knowledge of Windows and MS Office; advanced level

Pay

$55,000-$60,000 per year, salaried, paid twice per month.

Schedule

Friday-Sunday 05:00am-06:00pm (must be flexible).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits start at 30 days
• 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave