Logistics Shift Leader

J.D. Irving, Limited • Macon, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Shift Leader manages, leads, and motivates an operating crew to safely deliver business results. The role takes ownership of ensuring people, processes, equipment, and systems—including E80, AWS, JDE, and Power Fleet—operate to standard, and measures, adjusts, and reports shift performance. It is a 100% onsite position with a rotating 12-hour schedule of 2, 2, 3 rotating days and nights.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of combined experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and/or supply chain.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills, including the ability to engage others in resolving problems and identifying and implementing improvements.
• Ability to teach, mentor, coach, develop, delegate, and follow up.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Comprehensive computer skills, including fluency with Microsoft Office and enterprise resource planning systems such as Oracle (J.D. Edwards), SAP, or similar systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
• A bachelor's degree, associate degree, or advanced certification in Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or another applicable discipline is preferred; 5 or more years of equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of this education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using problem-solving techniques such as Kepner Tregoe and/or continuous improvement methods such as Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Ensure people, processes, equipment, and systems (E80, AWS, JDE, and Power Fleet) operate to standard, including advanced troubleshooting of LGV, AWMS, and JDE (ERP) issues.
• Coordinate, engage, and lead the crew to achieve goals for safety, quality, productivity, internal and external customer service, and cost.
• Ensure adequate resources are scheduled and available; record and approve attendance in the payroll system; audit, measure, adjust, and report shift performance.
• Encourage employee participation, development, and continuous improvement; ensure the crew follows established standards, processes, and systems, and that employees are trained, understand expectations, and are accountable for performance.
• Support the department and other site leaders in carrying out long-range plans, objectives, and activities.
• Provide support and backfill during peak demands or unexpected absences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following the start date.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, eligible on the first of the month 30 days following the start date.
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Product Purchase Program.
• Job-related training and development opportunities.
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger J.D. Irving group of companies.
• Relocation costs, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree