West Point VPC Team - Yard Supervisor

About the company

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

About the role

The primary role of the 3rd Shift Yard Supervisor is to ensure that the vehicles in the yard have a known location and are moved as needed safely and efficiently. The Supervisor will manage the activities of the Yard Team by providing clear direction, monitoring progress, and providing feedback to ensure that Company goals are met.

Responsibilities

Primary

• Review the daily goals with the team and assign responsibilities as needed.
• Plan, organize, and manage the work of employees to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
• Ensure the correct vehicles are pulled and that they are delivered to the correct locations.
• Collaborate with other teams and departments to help ensure the overall daily Company goals are met.
• Ensure every Team Member understands their role and is trained and qualified to perform it.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, training or discipline as needed.
• Maintain communication between employees and senior management to ensure procedures and policies are well understood.
• Conduct accident reviews and provide Glovis corrective action (A3 panel).

Secondary

• Ensure new hires are trained properly.
• Assess current procedures and recommend improvements.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of all subordinates.
• Approve or deny time off requests.
• Monitor employee timecards and address any attendance point accumulation.
• Ensure repair orders are opened as needed.

Skills

• Proven leadership experience
• Ability to develop and motivate a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Skill in organizing work activities and people
• Ability to provide and support a vision and direction
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Education & Experience

• HS Diploma/G.E.D. (Preferred, but not required)
• 1 Year of Direct Experience Required
• 3 Years of Direct Experience Preferred
• Manufacturing and/or Logistics Experience Preferred
• 1 - 3 Years of Supervisory Experience Required

Physical Requirements

• Stand/Walk
• Sit
• Drive
• Bend/Stoop

Working and Environmental Conditions

• This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting.
• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to chemicals/fumes

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 14 paid Company Holidays
• 80 Hours of Vacation
• 40+ Hours of Sick (Differing sick policy for CA, details provided in offer letter)
• 401K w/ GENEROUS Match
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for Auto Allowance of $300 per Month
• Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
• Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses
• Team