Logistics Shipping Supervisor

Description: Supervises a group of team members in a cross dock, warehouse, or transportation management operation. Monitors day-to-day operations for compliance to establish safety and logistics procedures. Communicate daily work assignments to all shift associates, Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire, ensure all associates are treated fairly. Evaluate and recommend changes to preferred work processes to improve customer satisfaction. Effectively manage deadline pressures while maintaining a positive attitude. Ensure customers products are stored or delivered in a timely basis, damage free. Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures such as inventory accuracy and control, returns, damages, etc. Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability. Manage a group of team leaders working hours and activities to minimize overtime and to meet or exceed productivity targets. Present a positive, can do attitude, understanding the location-specific customer goals and objectives Ensure all equipment is in proper working order. Monitors and participates in operations in assigned sections including inspecting projects, developing and implementing modification and improvements, recommending specifications and scheduling for contracts, negotiating prices and inspecting contractor’s work to ensure that safe work practices and standard operating procedures are followed. Answers questions and provides information related to projects including resolving problems, approving expenditures, handling complaints and providing technical expertise in area of assignment. Interacts professional with all FIA staff; maintains effective working relationships and works in cooperation with the management team to effectively meet departmental objectives. Provides input into the development of the operating budget for the assigned area of responsibility; orders materials and supplies; assists in the monitoring and tracking of expenditures for the section. Coordinates section activities with the other sections, programs and departments, including scheduling and resolving problems; coordinates and inspects work performed by the logistics team and contractors. Assists in the selection of staff; performs periodic evaluations of subordinates and recommends and implements discipline as required. Ensures that safety training is provided to staff and that proper safety practices are followed. Prepares records related to the work performed and materials and supplies used. Responsible for all payroll items and updating for the logistics team members. Requirements: Create a positive work environment and contribute to the morale of the team. Demonstrate teamwork and leadership. Use respect, tact, and courtesy in working with others. Must have proficient oral and written communication skills. Must be willing to cross-train and making continuous improvements. Must be willing to take the initiative on new projects. Must be able to work company’s required overtime. Must comply with FIA’s Attendance Policy. Must be willing to operate equipment within Futaba. Must be able to train team members to new process and ensure all standards are being met. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position. Work Environment: Must be able to work in an office environment as well as on the shop floor. Must be able to use a variety of tools and equipment such as computer terminal for data input, copy machines, calculator and any other equipment related to functional area. Must be able to operate a fork lift or tugger as needed. Must be able to use software includes the use of Windows Operating System, MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access database, etc), Tax Software and Internet. Noise Levels: Moderate Noise The physical tasks described here are representative of those that must …

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